Cheap flights from Split to Krakow

October is the cheapest month on this route, and it is a good one: the Adriatic crowds have gone, Polish schools are back in session, and both cities are still walkable in a light jacket. Demand climbs from late spring into high summer, when Split fills up with island hoppers, and again around Christmas and the New Year, when Poles fly south for a break from the cold. Midweek departures are usually quieter than Friday and Sunday, so if your dates are flexible, shift them by a day or two. For summer and the December holidays, book several weeks ahead. For the quieter months, waiting can pay off — the price calendar shows where fares dip.

Ten carriers sell seats between Split and Krakow, so the choice comes down to price, timing and what is in the fare. Wizz Air, Easyjet and Norwegian International are the low-cost names here: the ticket covers your seat and a small cabin bag, and everything else — a bigger bag, a chosen seat, food — is added at booking. Air Serbia, Swiss, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Austrian, HOP!, LOT Polish Airlines and Eurowings Discover are the full-service side, where fares tend to include a checked bag and a snack, and where the journey usually means a change in the airline's home hub. Direct flights do exist on the route, so filter for them if you would rather not connect.

Krakow's airport is Balice, the city's only international gateway, and it sits outside town rather than in it — a short ride from the old town and the main rail station. Trains and buses link the terminal to the centre through the day, and taxis and ride-hailing apps wait outside arrivals; agree the fare or check the app price before you get in. The airport is small enough to clear quickly, but winter fog and snow can slow things down, so leave room in your plans if you are flying on to another city or catching a train onward. From Split, you leave from the city's single airport, so there is no second terminal to confuse.

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

• Check whether your fare is direct or connecting, and if it connects, how long the layover is.
• On Wizz Air, Easyjet and Norwegian International, add the baggage you need when you book, not at the gate.
• Split has one airport, so there is no terminal to choose — just confirm your departure time and allow for the bus into town.
• Make sure your passport or identity card is valid for entry to Poland and covers the whole of your stay.
• If you book a connecting itinerary on separate tickets, leave a generous buffer for delays.
• Book October if your dates are open, and check the price calendar before you commit to a summer or holiday week.