Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice.
The timezone in Krakow is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Flights from BHX to KRK start from 05:55 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 19:40 with Ryanair. In total, there are six weekly Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flights.
To ensure you catch your BHX to KRK flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Krakow — and maybe even more of Poland if you have time.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 88.89% of services arriving on schedule, Jet2 has the best on-time record for BHX to KRK flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BHX and KRK:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
RM86 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight. Return flights start from RM172. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from BHX to KRK, book your journey five months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the departures from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on time at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KRK instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Krakow and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice about one week before travelling.
Getting from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to central Krakow
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is approximately 29 kilometres from central Krakow. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. August is the most popular month to visit Krakow. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice for August if you want to visit Krakow during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to KRK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Poland
You've done Krakow, now it's time to discover other corners of Poland. Journey about 257 kilometres north to Warsaw to check off its must-visit sights. From Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens to The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north of Krakow, Lodz is another favourite stop in Poland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.