Cheap flights from Zadar to Krakow

August is the cheapest month for this route in the price data, and it is also peak summer on the Croatian coast and in Poland, so the two don't always pull in the same direction. The calendar carries fares from September through the winter months and again from April to August; March is missing from it, so if your dates are flexible, compare the months on either side. Check midweek departures against weekend ones, because that gap is often wider than the gap between airlines. School holidays and the days around Christmas and New Year are the ones to book early rather than late.

Ryanair and Wizz Air are the low-cost carriers on this route, and on a low-cost ticket the fare buys your seat and a small cabin bag, with everything else added as you book. Lufthansa, Austrian, Scandinavian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Edelweiss Air and Eurowings Discover are full-service, and their fares normally include a cabin bag and often a checked one, depending on the fare you pick. Direct flights run on the route; the rest of the list connects through each airline's own hub, which adds time but opens up dates the direct timetable doesn't cover.

You land at Balice, the airport that serves Krakow, and it sits outside the city rather than right beside it. It is a short transfer to the centre, with trains and buses linking the terminal to town and taxis or ride-hailing waiting at arrivals. Land late and the public transport options thin out, so check the last connection before you commit to an evening flight. If someone is meeting you or you're collecting a rental car, leave a buffer after the scheduled arrival.

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

• Confirm the airport on your booking says Zadar — it is the city's only airport, so there is nothing to mix up.
• On a Ryanair or Wizz Air fare, price a checked bag and seat selection before you compare totals.
• If your trip runs on two separate tickets, leave a generous gap, because a missed connection is on you and not the airline.
• Check the entry rules Poland applies to your nationality before you book, not at the gate.
• Book August early if you want the cheapest month, and check the weeks either side of it on the calendar.
• Read the baggage allowance of the airline you actually book, not the one you compared it with.