Cheap flights from Krakow to Manchester

November is the cheapest month to fly from Krakow to Manchester, and fares stay gentle through the quieter weeks of late autumn and early winter. Prices climb in summer and around Christmas and New Year, so if your dates fall then, book early rather than last minute. Midweek departures and Saturday flights tend to cost less than Friday evenings and Sunday returns. School breaks in Poland and the United Kingdom move demand in both directions, so check your dates against them before you settle on a week.

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, Easyjet, Jet2 and Wizz Air Malta fly this route, and Norwegian and Norwegian International show up on some departures too. These are low-cost carriers: the fare covers your seat and a cabin bag within their size rules, and you add checked luggage, seat choice and priority boarding yourself. KLM Cityhopper, Cityjet and Air France are the full-service names here, and they usually mean a connection rather than a direct flight, sold as one ticket for the whole journey. If you simply want to get there, the direct low-cost options are the simpler buy; if you prefer everything on a single booking, compare the connecting fares as well.

You land at Manchester International, the city's main airport, on the south side of town. The centre is a short ride away: trains run from the airport station into the city, the tram line links to Piccadilly and beyond, and buses and taxis cover the rest. Allow extra time on weekday mornings and when football crowds are moving, and check the last train or tram if you land late in the evening. If you are heading further into the north of England or towards Wales, the airport station is often an easier starting point than going into Manchester first.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of Manchester

548 k (2018)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that you are departing from Balice, since Krakow has only the one airport, and arriving at Manchester International.
• On low-cost fares, add checked baggage and seat selection before you pay, because airport prices are higher.
• If you book a connecting ticket with a full-service carrier, keep both legs on one booking so a delay does not leave you stranded.
• Check the entry rules for the United Kingdom, which sits outside the Schengen area, before you travel.
• Compare your dates against November, the cheapest month, and against school breaks in both countries.
• Decide whether you need a fixed return time or a flexible one, since low-cost fares on this route are priced per date.