Cheap flights from Poznan to Krakow

May is the cheapest month for this route, and the price calendar also covers September through February plus June, so you can compare autumn, winter and late-spring fares before you commit. Spring and early autumn are the busiest times for city breaks in Poland, and the Christmas and New Year stretch pushes fares up on every connection. Midweek departures often price lower than Friday and Sunday travel. Book a few weeks ahead when you can, and if your dates are flexible, let the calendar pick the month for you.

Every carrier on this route is a full-service airline, so there is no low-cost option to compare against. LOT Polish Airlines is the home carrier on this list and a sensible pick for a domestic trip, though even it routes you through a hub rather than flying Poznan to Krakow non-stop. Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and Air Dolomiti connect through their own bases, which can mean longer total travel time but more departure choices. Helvetic Airways and Braathens Regional Aviation appear on some connections too. Baggage rules depend on the fare you buy, not just the airline, so check what is included before you pay.

Both ends of the trip use one airport each: Poznan Lawica on the departure side and Krakow Balice on arrival, so there is no second airport to mix up. Balice sits outside Krakow and is a short ride from the centre, with rail and bus links into town and taxis or ride-hailing cars at the terminal. Allow extra time if you land late in the evening, when public transport thins out. On a connecting ticket, your bags are usually checked through to Krakow, but on separate tickets you collect them at the hub and check in again.

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 Poznan Lawica and your arrival airport is Krakow Balice before you pay.
• Check the baggage allowance that comes with your fare, because it depends on the ticket type rather than the airline.
• If you book the two legs on separate tickets, leave extra time at the hub to collect your bags and check in again.
• Bring a valid passport or national identity card and check the entry rules that apply to your nationality.
• Keep an eye on the layover length, since a tight connection leaves no room when the first flight runs late.
• Compare the price calendar month by month, and remember that May is the cheapest month on this route.