Cheap flights from Krakow to Chengdu

January is the cheapest month for this route, and the price calendar shows it clearly against the rest of the year. Winter is low season on both ends: Krakow is cold and quiet, Chengdu is damp and mild, and the tourist crowds are thin. Spring and autumn are busier, and fares climb around the big holiday periods in Poland and China, so book those trips well ahead. Midweek departures from Balice generally cost less than weekend ones, and the shortest layovers tend to fall early in the week. If your dates can move at all, compare a few months before you commit.

Every airline flying from Krakow to Chengdu here is a full-service carrier, so there is no low-cost shortcut on this route. LOT Polish Airlines is the Polish option, while Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Air Serbia and Finnair handle the European and Gulf connections. From Asia, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines and Eva Air feed the route through their own networks. Expect at least one stop on every itinerary, with baggage usually included in the fare, but rules on changes and seat selection differ between carriers, so read the fare conditions before you choose.

Long-haul arrivals from Krakow land at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, which sits well outside the city centre. Getting into town takes a while by road, so plan for it if you land late in the evening. The metro is the simplest option when it is running, airport buses serve several points across the city, and taxis and ride-hailing apps are easy to find at arrivals. Have your address written in Chinese characters to show a driver, and sort out a payment method before you leave the terminal.

Currency

CNY (¥)

Power sockets

Type A, C, I · 220 V

Language

Putonghua

Emergency number

110, 119, 120

Driving side

right

Calling code

+86

Internet domain

.cn, .中国

Population of Chengdu

20.9 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Shanghai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check the baggage allowance on your fare, because on a connecting route the rules can differ between carriers.
• Confirm whether your connection is on one ticket or two, since separate tickets leave you carrying the risk of a missed onward flight.
• Look at the total layover time, not just the departure from Balice, as winter connections can be tight.
• Check the visa and entry rules for China early, and make sure your passport has enough validity left.
• Book well ahead if you plan to travel around the big holiday periods in Poland or China.
• Compare January fares with the rest of the price calendar if your dates can move.