Barcelona to Balice (BCN–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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W62048
W6 Wizz
32Q
9:05 AM
CET T2
12:05 PM
CET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3049
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:30 AM
CET T2
12:25 PM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5252
FR Ryanair
73H
5:50 PM
CET T2
8:45 PM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3035
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:20 PM
CET T2
9:15 PM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W62096
W6 Wizz
32Q
8:10 PM
CET T2
11:10 PM
CET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
W62047
W6 Wizz
32Q
5:30 AM
CET
8:20 AM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3050
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:00 AM
CET
8:55 AM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5253
FR Ryanair
73H
2:20 PM
CET
5:15 PM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W62095
W6 Wizz
32Q
4:35 PM
CET
7:25 PM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3036
FR Ryanair
73H
5:58 PM
CET
8:53 PM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Barcelona to Balice
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,044 mi 2h 55m nonstop 71 1-stop hubs

BCN–KRK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,044 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–KRK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 14 73H, 7M8 2h55
W6 Wizz Air 11 32Q 3h
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W6 (25 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BCN to KRK direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to KRK.
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One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
4,955
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Balice from Barcelona

Nearby airports with service to Kraków John Paul II International Airport.
Metric BCN→KRK GRO→KRK
Distance from BCN 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 25 6
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of BCN with service to Kraków John Paul II International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Balice is 0 hours the same as Barcelona.
BCN: CET · KRK: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Balice.
Distance & Flight Time
1,044 mi / 1,680 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Poland freely as EU and Schengen citizens. Flights from Spain arrive without passport control. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is sufficient. No visa, registration, or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.

If you plan to stay longer than 3 months, register your residence at the local voivodeship office (urzad wojewodzki). The registration is free and confirms your EU right of residence. You will need proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance coverage. The certificate is issued on the spot in most cases.

Getting to BCN

Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.

RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.

BCN–KRK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Balice route.
Route details
Distance1,044 mi / 1,680 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: KRK
IATA / ICAOKRK / EPKK
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Passengers/yr11.1M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to KRK flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h. The route covers 1,044 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from BCN to KRK. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BVA, CAG, DUB, SOF, LIS, NCL, MAN, NAP, LGW, GVA, AUH, GLA, WAW, CTA, VLC, MAD, BGY, TLV, OSL, LUX, FCO, MUC, SKG, HEL, FRA, EDI, MLA, BLQ, PMO, ARN, VIE, BBU, AMS, BSL, EIN, CRL, DUS, CPH, BRU, ZRH, FUE, NCE, CDG, IST, STN, AGA, MXP, ALC, BHX, BRS, LHR, DXB, ATH, BEG, LPL, LBA, OPO, AGP, AMM, GDN, SVQ, ESB, ORD, TRS, LTN, BRI, LCA, TIA, LPA, BFS and RAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KRK to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BCN to KRK

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BCN to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to KRK ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,044 miles (1,680 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Girona (GRO).