Cheap flights from San Sebastian to Krakow

The price calendar on this route runs from September through January and then picks up again in May, and January is the month with the lowest fares. Winter is the cheap window: the Christmas and New Year rush aside, demand eases once the holidays are over. September and October are still mild in both countries and sit in the middle of the range, while May is the one spring month with prices shown — book it early if you want it. Flying midweek rather than at the weekend usually helps, and it pays to compare a few dates either side of your plan.

Four carriers show up on this route: Volotea and Vueling Airlines are the low-cost options, Iberia and BA CityFlyer the full-service ones. None of them fly San Sebastian to Krakow non-stop, so every itinerary involves a change, and the airline you pick for the first leg is often not the one flying the second. Low-cost fares keep the base price down and charge for extras such as checked bags and seat selection; full-service tickets usually include more in the fare itself. Compare the total, not the headline fare.

Krakow is served by Balice, the city's airport, which sits west of the centre and is reached by a train link and buses running to the main station, with taxis and ride-hailing covering the same trip by road. Allow time for that transfer on arrival day — it is part of the journey, not a quick hop. On the way out, San Sebastian has a single airport, so there is no confusion about where you leave from, but the connections mean you will pass through at least one other terminal before you reach Poland. Keep an eye on which airport your change is in and how long you have between flights.

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 the length of your connection, because with no non-stop flights a tight change is the main risk on this route.
• Make sure both legs are on one ticket, or you carry the cost and the delay yourself if the first flight runs late.
• Look at what the fare includes before you pick a low-cost option, since bags and seat selection are usually extras.
• Check the entry rules for Poland and that your passport or ID card stays valid for the whole trip.
• Fly in January if your dates are open, and book early if you need May or the Christmas period.
• Allow time at the Krakow end, because Balice is outside the city and the transfer into town adds to the day.