Cheap flights from Krakow to Alta

Fares on this route are tracked from September through March, the months when northern Norway draws winter travellers and prices climb. February is the cheapest month in the data, so if your dates are flexible, that is when you will usually pay least. Autumn and early spring sit in the middle: fewer travellers, softer fares. Compare midweek departures with weekend ones, and book well ahead for December and January, when holiday travel from Poland and Norway pushes demand up.

There is no nonstop service between Krakow and Alta, so every itinerary involves at least one change. The airline mix is broad: Norwegian and Cityjet sit at the lighter, low-cost end, while Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, Finnair, LOT Polish Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are full-service carriers, where through-ticketing and a checked bag are usually part of the fare. Air Dolomiti and Norwegian International also appear on some connections. On low-cost legs you often pay extra for a checked bag and a seat, and if you book two separate tickets you carry the risk of a missed connection yourself.

Alta Airport is the only airport serving the town, and it sits close to the centre — a short taxi or bus ride rather than a long transfer. The terminal is small, so arrivals are quick, and the bus into town is timed around flight movements. In winter, snow and ice can slow things down on the ground, and the road into Alta can be affected by weather, so leave a margin if you have a connection or a tour to catch. Rental cars are available at the airport if you plan to drive further into Finnmark. Check that your bag is tagged through to Alta when you drop it off, especially if your connection is on a separate ticket.

Currency

NOK (kr)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Sámi, Bokmål, Nynorsk, Norwegian

Emergency number

112, 110, 113

Driving side

right

Calling code

+47

Internet domain

.no

EU / Schengen

Schengen area

Population of Alta

22 k (2026)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Oslo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that your first leg leaves from Balice, since Krakow has no second airport to fall back on.
• Confirm whether your fare includes a checked bag, because low-cost legs on this route often charge extra.
• Look at the length of your connection: with no nonstop flights, a tight change in winter weather is a real risk.
• Book both legs on one ticket if you want protection when a delay makes you miss the connection.
• Check that your passport or ID is valid for Norway and that the name on the ticket matches your document.
• Compare February fares with December and January before you commit, and book early for the holiday weeks.