Cheap flights from Nantes to Krakow

November is the cheapest month on this route, and it usually undercuts the summer rush by a wide margin. September and October sit in the middle, with fewer travellers than the peak weeks and a decent chance of dry weather in both cities. Summer is the expensive stretch, and not every summer month shows fares yet. Weekday departures, Tuesday and Wednesday in particular, tend to cost less than Friday and Sunday flights. Book a few weeks ahead for spring and autumn, and earlier for the Christmas and New Year period, when Poles travel home and French families head out.

No airline flies this route non-stop, so every option is a connection. Easyjet, Vueling and Volotea are the low-cost names here: the fare covers your seat and hand luggage, and everything else is added at checkout. Air France and its regional brand HOP!, KLM, Lufthansa, Iberia and Aer Lingus are full-service, and a checked bag and a snack or meal usually come with the ticket, with connections built through their own hubs. Carpatair sells connecting itineraries too, often at low-cost prices with a leaner service. On a trip with a stop, what matters most is the total travel time and how long you wait between flights, not the name on the first leg.

You land at Balice, the airport that serves Krakow, a short ride from the city centre. A train link and local buses run between the terminal and town, and taxis and ride-hailing cars wait outside arrivals, so getting in is straightforward at most hours. The terminal is compact and quick to walk through. If your flight lands late, check the last public transport connection before you book, because services thin out after the evening peak, and leave extra time on the way back when morning departures crowd the security lanes.

Currency

PLZ (zł)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

Polish

Emergency number

112, 986, 997

Driving side

right

Calling code

+48

Internet domain

.pl

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Krakow

804 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Nantes has a single departure airport, Atlantique, so there is no choice to make on the way out.
• Every itinerary involves at least one connection, so check the layover length before you book.
• If the legs are sold on separate tickets, a missed connection is your problem, not the airline's.
• Low-cost fares on Easyjet, Vueling and Volotea rarely include a checked bag, so factor it in before comparing.
• Carry a valid passport or identity card for Poland and check that it covers your whole trip.
• November is the cheapest month, but if you need summer travel, book early because fares climb.