Cheap flights from Paris to Krakow

February is the cheapest month in the price calendar for this route, and the winter stretch from November through March usually sits below the summer peak. Spring and autumn are the pleasant middle ground: mild weather, thinner crowds, fares that have not yet climbed. Summer and the festive season are when both Paris and Krakow fill up, so book earlier if your dates fall there. Midweek departures tend to be kinder to your budget than Friday or Sunday flights, and early morning or late evening departures often cost less than the convenient midday ones.

The airline mix on this route is wide. On the low-cost side you will see Ryanair, Easyjet, EasyJet Europe, Transavia France, Vueling Airlines, and Norwegian and Norwegian International. Air France and LOT Polish Airlines are the full-service options, with more bundled into the ticket and easier changes, and HOP! flies alongside the French carriers. Direct flights exist here, so check whether the itinerary you are looking at is non-stop or a connection before you compare fares. Read what each fare actually includes, not just the headline figure.

You land at Balice, Krakow's airport, which sits outside the city and is a short ride from the centre. A train or a bus gets you in without much fuss, and taxis wait at the terminal, so agree the fare or insist on the meter before you set off. On the Paris end, remember that the city has more than one airport: Charles De Gaulle and Orly are the main ones, while Beauvais Tille lies well outside the city and needs extra time to reach. Check your departure airport on the ticket before you plan the journey to it, especially for early departures when transport is thin.

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

• Check whether your flight leaves from Charles De Gaulle, Orly or Beauvais Tille before you book a transfer.
• On a low-cost fare, add the checked bag and seat selection to the total before you compare it with a full-service ticket.
• If the itinerary is a connection rather than a direct flight, make sure it sits on a single booking so a delay does not leave you stranded.
• Carry a valid passport or identity card for Poland and check the entry rules that apply to you.
• February is the cheapest month on the calendar, so price your dates against it before you commit.
• Book early for summer and the festive season, when fares on this route climb.