Newark to Balice (EWR–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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EWR–KRK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,298 miles in approximately 8h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: B6 | 1 | 788 | 7h34 | Star Alliance | B6 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Balice from Newark
| Metric | EWR→KRK | JFK→KRK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 8h 7m | 8h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · KRK: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Balice.
US passport holders enter Poland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Poland is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), Krakow Balice (KRK), or any Polish airport, immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Germany, Czech Republic, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Krakow's Old Town and Wawel Castle are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Wieliczka Salt Mine (13km from Krakow) descends 135m underground through chambers carved from salt over 700 years. Warsaw's Old Town was rebuilt from rubble after WWII and is also a UNESCO site. PKP Intercity trains connect Warsaw to Krakow in 2 hours 20 minutes on the Pendolino, Warsaw to Gdansk in 2 hours 40 minutes, and Warsaw to Wroclaw in 3 hours 30 minutes.
Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Warsaw run about 8 hours 30 minutes on LOT Polish Airlines. Chicago (ORD) to WAW runs about 9 hours on LOT (Chicago has the largest Polish diaspora outside Poland). Direct service also operates from Los Angeles, Miami, and Toronto. Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), trading at roughly 4.15 PLN per $1. Card payments and contactless tap work everywhere, including market stalls and street food vendors. The train from WAW airport to Warsaw Centralna takes 20 minutes for PLN 4.50 ($1.10). A single tram or bus ticket in Krakow or Warsaw costs PLN 4.60 ($1.10). A full Polish dinner (zurek, pierogi, and a beer) runs PLN 50 to PLN 80 ($12 to $19).
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
EWR–KRK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to KRK
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
EWR to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to KRK is about 8 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,298 miles (6,916 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Copenhagen Kastrup and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK).