Birmingham, West Midlands to Balice (BHX–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BHX–KRK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 942 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 12 | 7M8 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 4 | 320 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Balice from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→KRK | EMA→KRK | MAN→KRK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 31 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 6 | 23 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 30m | 2h 23m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: GMT · KRK: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 7:00 PM in Balice.
British passport holders enter Poland (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit at Schengen borders since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, though border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (roughly PLN 300 per day, about EUR 70, is the official guideline though rarely enforced for UK nationals). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Warsaw Chopin (WAW) run about 2 hours 30 minutes on LOT Polish Airlines and British Airways. Krakow (KRK), Gdansk (GDN), and Wroclaw (WRO) all have direct UK flights on Ryanair and Wizz Air from multiple airports. Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), trading at roughly 4.1 PLN per $1. Card payments are accepted nearly everywhere, including small shops and market stalls. No vaccination requirements. Uber and Bolt both operate in major Polish cities and are cheaper than taxis. Jakdojade is the local public transport app covering all major cities.
BHX–KRK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to KRK
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and easyJet. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BHX to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to KRK ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 942 miles (1,515 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ZRH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA), Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) and Luton, Luton (LTN).