Cheap flights from Krakow to Paphos

December is the cheapest month on this route, and fares stay low through the winter months around it. Summer tells the opposite story: July and August are peak, and prices climb once the school holidays begin. Spring and autumn are the sweet spot, with a warm sea, thinner crowds and gentler airfare. Fly midweek if you can, since Friday and Sunday departures cost more, and the Christmas and New Year window fills fast. Book a few weeks ahead in low season, and much earlier for summer.

Ryanair and Wizz Air are the low-cost names on this route, and their tickets come stripped back: a small cabin bag is usually included, while a seat choice, a bigger bag and food cost extra. Aegean Airlines, Austrian, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Eurowings and Helvetic Airways sell fuller fares, often with a connection through a hub, and those tickets tend to include a checked bag and a meal. Where a direct departure exists, compare it with a connecting itinerary on total travel time as well as fare.

Paphos International is the only airport serving the west of Cyprus, and it sits a short drive from Kato Paphos, the harbour and the hotel strip. A taxi or a pre-booked transfer is the straightforward way in; the local bus runs to the centre and to the coast road, though it slows down in the evening. Car hire desks are in the arrivals hall if you plan to explore the Troodos or drive to Larnaca. Watch the arrival time: late landings mean fewer buses and a longer taxi queue, so arrange your ride before you fly.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type G · 240 V

Language

Modern Greek, Turkish, Greek

Emergency number

112, 199, 1400

Calling code

+357

Internet domain

.cy

EU / Schengen

EU member

Population of Paphos

88 k (2011)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Asia/Nicosia)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm your departure airport is Balice and leave time for the drive from central Krakow.
• On low-cost tickets from Ryanair or Wizz Air, add cabin and checked baggage before you pay, not at the gate.
• If your connection is on separate tickets, allow a generous gap, because a missed leg is not protected.
• Check the entry rules for Cyprus and make sure your passport is valid for the whole stay.
• Book early for summer and for the winter holidays, when seats on this route go quickly.