Cheap flights from Szczecin to Krakow

October is the cheapest month to fly this route, and it sits between the summer holidays and the Christmas rush, so demand is calmer. September and November are usually the next easiest months to book, while December, January and February stay quiet apart from the Christmas and New Year weeks. July is the busiest point of the summer, so book it early if your dates are fixed. Midweek departures tend to cost less than Friday or Sunday flights. The price calendar covers September, October, November, December, January, February, April and July, so compare the months before you choose.

Two carriers fly Szczecin to Krakow: Ryanair, which is the low-cost option, and LOT Polish Airlines, the full-service one. Both operate the route direct, so the difference is not the journey but what comes with the ticket. Ryanair keeps the base fare low and charges separately for a checked bag, a larger cabin bag and seat selection; a small personal bag that fits under the seat is normally included. LOT Polish Airlines fares usually include a cabin bag and, on many tickets, a checked bag, plus the option of a changeable or refundable fare. If you travel with luggage, compare the total rather than the headline fare — the cheaper ticket can cost more once bags are added.

Krakow's airport is Balice, which sits west of the city, so the transfer is short. Trains and buses both run from the terminal into town, and taxis wait outside arrivals — the train is the simplest option if you are heading for the centre, while a taxi makes more sense with luggage or a late landing. Check the last connections of the day before you book an evening arrival, since services thin out overnight. On the Szczecin side, Goleniow airport also lies outside the city, so leave time for the trip to the airport on your way out, and confirm which airport your return leaves from when you book.

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 which airport you leave from on the Szczecin side — Goleniow serves this route.
• Compare the total with bags added: Ryanair charges for checked and larger cabin bags, while LOT Polish Airlines often includes them.
• Decide whether the direct flight suits your dates better than a connecting option, and keep any connection on one ticket.
• Carry valid ID for a domestic flight and check the document rules for your nationality before you travel.
• Look at October first if your dates are flexible, then compare the other months on the price calendar.
• Book early for July and the Christmas weeks, when seats on this route go fastest.