Cheap flights from Krakow to Prague

September is the cheapest month on this route, and it also falls in a comfortable stretch of weather in both cities. Fares climb around the Christmas markets in Prague and again in spring, when Krakow fills up for long weekends. Midweek departures, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, usually undercut Friday and Sunday flights, when weekend travellers crowd both directions. Book a few weeks ahead for autumn and winter trips; for the Christmas period, book earlier, since seats on the direct services go first.

Ryanair and Norwegian are the low-cost names you will see most often here, and they keep the fare low by charging separately for checked bags and seat selection. LOT Polish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines fly the route as full-service carriers, with a bag and a snack usually included. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti mostly appear on connecting itineraries through their hubs, and Air Serbia sells connections too. Direct flights exist, so check whether a cheap fare is nonstop or a longer journey with a change before you commit.

Prague's Ruzyne airport sits well outside the city centre, so build in time for the transfer after you land. Buses and the airport express coach connect the terminals with the metro and the main railway station, and taxis or ride-hailing apps wait at the arrivals curb. Check which terminal your flight uses and leave a buffer if you are heading straight for a train or a long-distance bus. For late arrivals, look up the last connections into town before you book rather than after.

Currency

203 (Kč)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

Czech

Emergency number

112, 150, 155

Driving side

right

Calling code

+420

Internet domain

.cz

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Prague

1.4 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Prague)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Krakow has one airport, Balice, so confirm your ticket says Krakow before you pay.
• On Ryanair and Norwegian fares, add a checked bag and seat selection to the headline price before comparing.
• If a cheap fare routes you through a hub on separate tickets, allow a long connection and check what happens if the first flight is delayed.
• Carry a valid passport or identity card for the Czech Republic and check the entry rules that apply to you.
• September is the cheapest month here, so weigh it against the school holiday and Christmas market weeks before you decide.