Cheap flights from Riyadh to Krakow

September is when fares on this route usually sit at their lowest, and the price calendar runs from September through June. Riyadh is punishing in high summer, so spring and autumn are the comfortable windows, with Krakow mild and walkable in both. Midweek departures, Tuesday and Wednesday in particular, tend to cost less than flying out on a Thursday or Friday. Watch the Christmas and New Year period in Poland and the Eid holidays at home, because both push fares up, so book well ahead. If your dates are flexible, compare a September trip against October and November before you commit.

Several carriers sell tickets between Riyadh and Krakow, and the mix is wide. Flynas, Air Arabia and Fly Dubai are the low-cost options, so expect a stripped-back fare where a checked bag and seat selection cost extra. LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa and Emirates are full-service, with a bag in the hold and meals usually included. Direct flights exist on the route; the rest of the list connects, which adds time but often cuts the fare. If you want a short, simple journey, filter for non-stop first and treat the connecting options as the budget fallback.

Flights land at Balice, the airport serving Krakow, which sits a short ride outside the city rather than in the middle of it. The train and the bus both run between the terminal and the centre, and a taxi or rideshare is the easy option if you arrive late or carry a lot of luggage. Buy your ticket before boarding the bus or train, since inspectors do check. In winter, snow can slow the roads, so allow extra time if you are heading straight to a hotel or onward. Balice is the only airport serving Krakow, so there is no second terminal to mix up.

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

• Riyadh flights leave from King Khaled International, so make sure your booking shows that airport before you travel.
• On low-cost tickets with Flynas, Air Arabia or Fly Dubai, check whether a checked bag is included.
• If your itinerary connects on separate tickets, leave a generous gap so a delay does not cost you the second leg.
• Check that your passport and any Schengen visa for Poland are valid for your travel dates.
• Book early for September, when fares on this route are lowest, and compare October and November if your dates can move.
• Confirm the baggage allowance on the return leg, since a different carrier may fly you home.