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KRK Kraków John Paul II International Airport

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Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) serves Kraków, about 11 km west of Kraków. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKRK
ICAOEPKK
ServesKraków
From centre11 km
Non-stop52
Airlines12
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Elevation241 m

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The airport in numbers

Kraków John Paul II International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kraków John Paul II International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 11M passengers in 2024.

Passengers / year
11M
as of 2024
Elevation
241 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1964–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Kraków John Paul II International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Kraków John Paul II International Airport to Kraków

The airport is about 11 km west of Kraków, about 23 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus.

Taxi & apps: Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are legal and very cheap — better than a rank taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: zł35–zł55.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~16 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~23 minzł35–zł55
Private transfer~23 minfixed upfront
Car rental~23 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KRK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Zakopane87 km92 minzł229–zł363
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kraków John Paul II International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~zł35–zł55 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Krakow ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kraków John Paul II International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 52 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · easyJet · Norwegian Air Shuttle · LOT Polish Airlines · Eurolot · Lufthansa · Germanwings · Finnair · Jet2.com · Austrian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kraków John Paul II International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kraków John Paul II International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Krakow shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kraków John Paul II International Airport to the centre of Kraków?
Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus. The airport is about 11 km west of Kraków, about 23 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Kraków John Paul II International Airport to Kraków?
Roughly zł35–zł55 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Kraków John Paul II International Airport?
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are legal and very cheap — better than a rank taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Kraków John Paul II International Airport to Kraków?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus.
Can I get from Kraków John Paul II International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Warsaw (Chopin): SKM/KM trains to the centre. Kraków: a train from the terminal to the main station (~20 min). Gdańsk, Wrocław: train/bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kraków John Paul II International Airport?
About 52 destinations, including Edinburgh, Vienna, Frankfurt, Liverpool. 12 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kraków John Paul II International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kraków John Paul II International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kraków John Paul II International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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