Cheap flights from Krakow to Cologne

March is the cheapest month on this route, sitting after the winter holiday rush and before the spring school breaks. Fares are listed for September through June, so you can weigh autumn, winter and spring departures against each other on the calendar above. Cologne's Christmas markets and the run-up to the holidays push late-autumn and December fares up, and Easter does the same in spring. Flying midweek and avoiding the days around public holidays in Poland and Germany usually costs less than a weekend departure.

Nothing flies nonstop between the two cities, so every airline here sells you a connection, and the real choice is where you change planes and how long you wait. Wizz Air, Easyjet and Pegasus keep fares low and charge for extras, while Lufthansa, Austrian, British Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti and Braathens Regional Aviation sell fuller fares with more folded in. Read the fare rules rather than the headline price, because a cheap first leg with a tight transfer can end up costing you more than a slightly pricier through ticket. Book both legs on one ticket and you have a single booking to fall back on if a delay makes you miss the next flight.

Cologne/Bonn is the airport you land at, and it sits outside the city rather than in it. The usual way into Cologne is the train to the central station, with buses and taxis as the alternatives, and Bonn is a short ride in the other direction if your plans change. Late-evening arrivals leave you with fewer trains and buses, so check the last connection before you commit to a late landing. Keep the airport name on your booking in mind, because it covers two cities and it is easy to head the wrong way.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

German

Emergency number

112, 110

Driving side

right

Calling code

+49

Internet domain

.de

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Cologne

1.0 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Berlin)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm whether your connection is one ticket or two, because on separate tickets a missed leg is your problem and not the airline's.
• Look at what the low-cost fare actually includes, since a cabin bag is often all you get in the base price.
• Krakow departures leave from Balice, so check the airport on your booking before you plan the ride to the terminal.
• Carry a valid passport or national identity card for Germany and check the entry rules that apply to your nationality.
• Book well ahead for the Christmas market season and for Easter, when Cologne hotels and flights fill up.
• Compare March with the months on either side, because it is the cheapest month on this route.