Rynek Główny
The great medieval square at the heart of the city, with the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), café terraces and life at any hour.
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Airport · Kraków, Poland
Cracovia Juan Pablo II Balice KRK
12 km from central Kraków. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice is among Poland’s busiest airports and the gateway to the south of the country. It is in Balice, about 11 km west of central Kraków, with many European routes on low-cost and traditional airlines.
Terminals
There is one passenger terminal made up of a modern section and an older one, connected to each other, with arrivals and departures in the same complex.
Services
You’ll find cafés, restaurants, shops, duty free, free wifi, currency exchange and car rental. The railway station, linked to the terminal by a walkway, reaches the centre in about 20 min.
Getting to the city
Tren a Kraków Główny
Kraków Airport Balice station is linked to the terminal by a covered walkway. Commuter trains reach Kraków Główny central station in about 20 min.
Autobuses urbanos
Several city bus lines run by Kraków public transport (MPK) connect the airport with the centre and the railway station. A standard city ticket is enough.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals. The ride to central Kraków takes about 25-35 min depending on traffic. Stick to official taxis or ride-hailing apps.
Airport map
Terminal
A passenger terminal with arrivals and departures, made up of a modern section and an older one that are connected. It handles domestic and international flights, with many low-cost airlines.
Kraków
Things to do in Kraków
Kraków, the former royal capital of Poland, has one of Europe's best-preserved historic centres, with the continent's largest medieval square, Wawel Castle and the Kazimierz Jewish quarter.
Zamek Królewski na Wawelu
A castle and cathedral on a hill by the Vistula, the old seat of Polish royal power. It is wise to book tickets for the exhibitions.
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Bazylika Mariacka
The Gothic church with two unequal towers that dominates the square. A trumpet call sounds from one of them every hour.
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Kazimierz
The former Jewish quarter, now with historic synagogues, cafés and galleries. Szeroka Street is its heart.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Kraków?
Cracovia Juan Pablo II Balice airport is about 12 km from central Kraków.
How do I get from the airport to central Kraków?
From Cracovia Juan Pablo II Balice airport you can take Tren a Kraków Główny (train), Autobuses urbanos (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Cracovia Juan Pablo II Balice airport have?
Cracovia Juan Pablo II Balice has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Kraków?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal at night, with its glass facade: CAPTAIN RAJU, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- The glass facade of the terminal: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside the terminal: Смок Вавельский, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rynek Główny: Jorge Lascar, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Zamek Królewski na Wawelu: Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bazylika Mariacka: Andrzej Harassek, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kazimierz: Igor123121, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons