Cheap flights from Krakow to Birmingham

October is the cheapest month for this route, and the fares around it stay low from late September through the winter. Prices climb towards summer, so if you want warm-weather travel, look at June and July well ahead. Midweek departures, Tuesday and Wednesday in particular, usually cost less than Friday or Sunday flights, which matters if you are planning a weekend in either city. School holidays in Poland and the United Kingdom, plus Christmas and Easter, are when direct seats go first. If your dates are flexible, start with the price calendar and work back from the month that suits you.

Ryanair, Wizz Air, Easyjet and Jet2 are the low-cost carriers here, and they are the ones you will see on direct Krakow to Birmingham flights. Their fares cover a seat and a small cabin bag, with checked luggage, seat selection and priority boarding sold as extras, so compare the total rather than the headline price. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Lufthansa, Eurowings and German Airways sell connecting itineraries through their hubs, which usually come with a checked bag and a snack, and suit anyone who wants a flexible ticket or one booking for the whole trip. If you mix a low-cost leg with a full-service one, expect two sets of baggage rules.

Birmingham Airport is the UK end of this route, and it sits east of the city beside the National Exhibition Centre. The airport has its own railway station, so the easiest way into Birmingham is the train to New Street, with buses, coaches and taxis waiting at the terminal as alternatives. Because the same site serves the NEC and the surrounding motorway network, it gets busy when a big event is on, so leave some slack on those days. If you land late, check the last train and bus times before you count on public transport. For onward travel to Coventry, Solihull or the wider Midlands, the airport is well placed.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of Birmingham

1.1 M (2017)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what your low-cost fare includes, because Ryanair, Wizz Air, Easyjet and Jet2 charge extra for checked bags and seat choice.
• Decide between a direct flight and a connecting itinerary, as a connection adds a change of plane and its own baggage rules.
• If you book the legs on separate tickets, leave a generous gap and remember a missed connection is not covered by the other booking.
• Confirm your passport and any entry requirements for the United Kingdom before you pay.
• Start with the price calendar and aim for October or the quieter weeks outside the school holidays.
• Book early for Christmas, Easter and the summer peak, when direct seats go first.