Nottingham, Leicestershire to Balice (EMA–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR1724
FR Ryanair
73H
5:45 AM
GMT T1
9:15 AM
CET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1725
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:40 PM
CET
7:10 PM
GMT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS3012
LS Jet2
73H
5:55 PM
CET
7:35 PM
GMT
2h 40m
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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Nottingham, Leicestershire to Balice
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 925 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

EMA–KRK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 925 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EMA–KRK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 73H 2h30
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (6 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, EMA to KRK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EMA to KRK.
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One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
683
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 Nottingham, Leicestershire

Nearby airports with service to Kraków John Paul II International Airport.
Metric EMA→KRK BHX→KRK MAN→KRK
Distance from EMA 31 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 6 16 23
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 25m 2h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of EMA with service to Kraków John Paul II International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Balice is 1 hour ahead of Nottingham, Leicestershire.
EMA: GMT · KRK: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire, it's 7:00 PM in Balice.
Distance & Flight Time
925 mi / 1,489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

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.

EMA–KRK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nottingham, Leicestershire to Balice route.
Route details
Distance925 mi / 1,489 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 8 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: EMA
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m
Destination: KRK
IATA / ICAOKRK / EPKK
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Passengers/yr11.1M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EMA to KRK flights.
Nonstop flights from East Midlands Airport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 925 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from EMA to KRK. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSL, IST, BCN, DUB, FAO, AGP, FUE, AYT, PFO, ALC, TFS, LPA and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Balice is 1 hour ahead of Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Yes, return flights from KRK to EMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHX, MAN and LPL. 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 EMA to KRK

East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EMA to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EMA to KRK ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 925 miles (1,489 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX), Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) and Liverpool (LPL).