Cheap flights from Umea to Krakow

The cheapest month on this route is January, and the price calendar covers September through February, so the useful window sits in late autumn and winter rather than in summer. Fares climb around Christmas and New Year, when Sweden and Poland are both on the move, and again when school breaks fall. Midweek departures with a single connection are usually gentler on the wallet than Friday or Sunday flights. Book a few weeks ahead for winter travel and watch the calendar as January gets closer.

There is no nonstop service, so every itinerary pairs at least two carriers or two legs. Norwegian International is the low-cost name in the mix. Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, LOT Polish Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are the full-service options, and they usually sell the whole trip as one ticket, which keeps the connection covered. Cityjet, Nordic Regional Airlines and Braathens Regional Aviation are regional operators, so you may see their aircraft flying under another airline's flight number. Check what the fare includes before you compare totals.

Krakow is served by Balice, the city's only airport, and it sits a short ride from the centre. A train and a bus both connect the terminal with the middle of town, and a taxi or ride-hailing car is a fair alternative if you land late at night. If your itinerary includes a connection, your bag is normally checked through to Balice, but confirm that at the first check-in desk, especially when the legs were booked as separate tickets. Late arrivals leave you with fewer buses and trains, so check the last departure before you pick a flight.

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 whether your connection is on one ticket or two, since separate tickets mean you collect your bag and check in again.
• Look at the baggage allowance on the low-cost leg, because a cheap fare loses its edge once you add a bag.
• Confirm your passport or ID is valid for entry to Poland and covers the whole length of your stay.
• Book early for the Christmas and New Year weeks, when both Sweden and Poland are travelling.
• Compare January fares on the price calendar before you commit, since that is the cheapest month here.
• Leave a comfortable gap between flights, as winter weather in northern Sweden can slow the first leg.