Cheap flights from Krakow to Aberdeen

February is the cheapest month on this route, so it is the one to aim for if your dates are flexible. Winter travel between Krakow and Aberdeen means cold, dark days at both ends, but also quieter planes and an easier choice of seats. Spring and early autumn bring milder weather and fuller cabins, while the summer school holidays and the run-up to Christmas are the busiest stretches, when fares climb on both sides of the North Sea. Midweek departures, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, usually cost less than Friday or Sunday flights. Book a few weeks ahead for winter, and much earlier for summer, when the direct service fills first.

The airline list on this route mixes low-cost and full-service carriers. Ryanair, Wizz Air, Easyjet and Jet2 follow the low-cost model, where the fare covers the basics and anything extra is charged on top. LOT Polish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and British Airways are full-service, so more is bundled into the ticket. Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian International sit between the two, and Cityjet shows up among the options as well. Some of these airlines fly Krakow to Aberdeen nonstop, while others sell a connection through a hub, and that difference matters more than the headline fare.

You land at Dyce, the airport that serves Aberdeen. It sits outside the city centre, and buses and taxis are the usual ways in, so decide before you land whether you want to go straight to your hotel or into town first. If you are continuing further north, build in extra time rather than booking a tight onward connection. Winter weather can slow arrivals at both Dyce and Balice, so keep the last day of your trip flexible.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of Aberdeen

201 k (2016)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm that your departure airport is Balice, since that is the one serving Krakow on this route.
• Work out what your low-cost fare includes before you add a bag, because Ryanair, Wizz Air, Easyjet and Jet2 charge for extras separately.
• If your connection is on a separate ticket, leave time to collect your bags and check in again.
• Check the entry rules for the United Kingdom before you fly, including what you need to show at the border.
• Book early if you want February, the cheapest month, because winter seats on the direct service go first.
• Compare the full cost of a nonstop ticket with a cheaper connecting one, since the difference often sits in the extras.