Cheap flights from Krakow to Geneva

May is the month when fares on this route tend to sit at their lowest, and it also lands in a sweet spot between the cold end of winter and the busy summer season. Prices climb through the summer months and again around the winter holidays, when Geneva fills up with skiers and conference guests. Midweek departures on Tuesday and Wednesday usually cost less than Friday and Sunday flights, which are the ones business travellers and weekenders fight over. Book a few weeks ahead for spring and autumn travel, and earlier if you are flying near Christmas, New Year or the school breaks.

Low-cost carriers do most of the heavy lifting here: Easyjet and its EasyJet (DS) unit, Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta, Norwegian and Jet2 all sell fares on this route, and on those tickets you pay extra for a checked bag, a seat choice and food. LOT Polish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and its KLM Cityhopper partner, and Luxair are the full-service names, usually with a connection and a bag included in the fare. Direct service exists, but some of these airlines only sell you a one-stop itinerary, so check whether the trip is non-stop before you compare prices.

Geneva International is the only airport serving the city, and it sits just outside the centre — a short train ride or a quick taxi gets you to the lake and the old town. The station is inside the terminal, so you can walk off your flight and onto a train towards the main station without going outside. Buses and hotel shuttles also run from the arrivals level. Note that the airport straddles the French border and has a French side exit, so follow the signs for Switzerland if Geneva is your destination. A taxi is the simplest option if you arrive late or carry a lot of luggage.

Currency

CHF (Fr)

Power sockets

Type C, J · 230 V

Language

German, French, Romansh, Italian

Emergency number

112, 117, 118

Driving side

right

Calling code

+41

Internet domain

.ch, .swiss

EU / Schengen

Schengen area

Population of Geneva

209 k (2024)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Zurich)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm your departure airport is Balice before you book, since some sellers list Krakow airports loosely.
• On low-cost tickets from Easyjet, Wizz Air, Norwegian or Jet2, add a checked bag and a seat only if you need them.
• If your fare routes through a hub, check whether the legs sit on one ticket or two, because separate tickets leave you carrying the risk of a missed connection.
• Carry a passport or identity card valid for Switzerland and check the entry rules for your nationality before you fly.
• Look at the price calendar for May and for midweek dates, which usually undercut the summer and holiday weeks.