Helsinki (Vantaa) to Balice (HEL–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AY1161
AY Finnair
320
7:05 AM
EET T2
8:10 AM
CET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1165
AY Finnair
320
7:15 PM
EET T2
8:20 PM
CET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1162
AY Finnair
319
8:55 AM
CET
12:00 PM
EET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1166
AY Finnair
E90
6:50 PM
CET
9:55 PM
EET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Balice
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 736 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind 43 1-stop hubs

HEL–KRK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 736 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–KRK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 13 320 2h05 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (13 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, HEL to KRK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to KRK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,086
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Balice is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EET · KRK: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Balice.
Distance & Flight Time
736 mi / 1,184 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Poland visa-free under EU free movement with no time restriction. A Finnish passport or national ID card is accepted. No border checks apply on Schengen flights between Finland and Poland.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local voivodeship office (Urzad Wojewodzki). You will need your passport or ID, proof of employment or financial means, health insurance, and proof of accommodation. The EU registration certificate costs PLN 17. Processing takes about 1 to 2 weeks.

Finnair flies Helsinki to Warsaw and Krakow direct. LOT Polish Airlines also serves the route. Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), not the euro. ATMs are everywhere, and card payments are standard. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency treatment at public healthcare facilities. Poland is in the EU and Schengen but has not adopted the euro, so factor in the exchange rate (roughly PLN 4.5 to EUR 1).

HEL–KRK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Balice route.
Route details
Distance736 mi / 1,184 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: KRK
IATA / ICAOKRK / EPKK
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Passengers/yr11.1M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to KRK flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 736 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from HEL to KRK. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GDN, VIE, MXP, NAP, WAW, MUC, LIS, GOT, BRU, FUE, OSL, CPH, DUS, LGW, DUB, AGP, LCA, BGO, FRA, LPA, ZRH, FCO, IST, EDI, AMS, MAN, BGY, AYT, GVA, MAD, CDG, ARN, STN, DXB, ALC, CRL, LHR, NCE, BCN, ATH, FAO, RAK and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Balice is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from KRK to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 HEL to KRK

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to KRK ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 736 miles (1,184 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GDN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.