Cheap flights from Krakow to Faisalabad

Fares on this route are usually at their lowest in December, and the price calendar runs from September through March, so the autumn and winter months are when comparing really pays off. December is also when Christmas and New Year travel fills planes, so book early if your dates sit near the holidays, and stay flexible if they do not. Midweek departures generally cost less than weekend ones, with Tuesday and Wednesday the quietest days to leave Balice. If you can shift your trip by a few days either way, you often land a better connection for the same journey.

No airline flies this route non-stop, so every option is a connection, usually through a Gulf hub or a European city. Air Arabia and Fly Dubai are the low-cost names here: the fare looks small, but checked baggage, seat choice and meals are extras you add yourself. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Scandinavian Airlines, Braathens Regional Aviation and Helvetic Airways are full-service, so a bag and a meal normally come with the ticket and a missed connection is rebooked for you. Compare the total, not the headline fare, and check how long the layover runs before you commit.

Faisalabad airport is the only airport serving the city, and it sits outside the built-up centre, so plan on a taxi or a pre-arranged transfer rather than walking out and flagging something down. Rideshares and hotel shuttles are the usual ways into town; agree the fare or confirm the pickup point before you leave the terminal. Immigration and customs can take a while when several flights land close together, so keep your first hours loose. Have your accommodation address written down in case the driver asks, and carry a little local currency for the ride.

Currency

PKR (₨)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G · 230 V

Language

English, Urdu

Emergency number

15, 16, 1122

Calling code

+92

Internet domain

.pk

Population of Faisalabad

3.2 M (2017)

Time zone

UTC+05 (Asia/Karachi)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that your departure airport is Balice, the field serving Krakow, before you compare fares.
• On Air Arabia and Fly Dubai, add checked baggage and seat selection before deciding the fare is cheaper.
• If your connection is on separate tickets, leave a long gap, because a missed leg is your problem and not the airline's.
• Check the visa and entry rules for Pakistan well ahead, and make sure your passport has enough validity left.
• Look at December first if you are flexible, but price the weeks around Christmas and New Year separately.
• Compare total journey time, not just the fare, since every option here has at least one stop.