Cheap flights Paphos to Krakow

December comes out cheapest on this route, and the winter months around it — November, January and February — usually sit close behind, so a cold-weather trip to Krakow is the value play. Summer and early autumn cost more: September and October still carry warm weather in Cyprus and demand from Polish travellers heading the other way, and June prices climb with the holiday rush. Weekday departures are normally quieter than weekend ones, especially Friday and Sunday, when short breaks push fares up. Book a few weeks ahead for winter travel and earlier still for the Christmas and Easter periods, when both cities empty out and fill up again.

Ryanair is the low-cost name you will see most often on this route, and it is the one that keeps direct Paphos–Krakow fares keen. British Airways and its short-haul arm BA EuroFlyer, Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines are the full-service options, usually routing you through a hub rather than flying nonstop. Electra Airways and El Al Israel Airlines also show up on some dates. What differs is what sits inside the fare: low-cost tickets tend to charge separately for checked bags and seat choice, while full-service fares often bundle more, so compare the total for your trip rather than the headline fare.

Krakow is served by Balice, the city's international airport, which sits a short ride outside the centre rather than in the middle of town. A train and a bus both run between the airport and the city, and taxis or ride-hailing are easy to pick up outside arrivals. If you land late, check the last train or bus into town before you book, and confirm that your hotel reception stays open.

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+02 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm your departure airport is Paphos International and your arrival is Balice before you pay.
• On low-cost tickets, add checked baggage and seat selection so you compare the real total.
• If your trip is built from two separate tickets, leave a generous gap in case the first flight is delayed.
• Carry a valid passport or ID card for Poland and check the entry rules that apply to your nationality.
• Winter weather can delay flights in either country, so avoid tight onward plans on arrival day.
• Compare the whole month rather than one date, because December is usually the cheapest on this route.