Balice to Amsterdam (KRK–AMS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KRK–AMS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KLM and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 667 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: AF, AM, SV, UX | 33 | 295, 73W, E7W | 1h55-2h | – | SkyTeam | AF, AM, SV, UX |
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Amsterdam from Balice
| Metric | KRK→AMS | WRO→AMS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KRK | – | 146 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
KRK: CEST · AMS: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Balice, it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Polish passport holders enter the Netherlands freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card (both work). The Netherlands is in the Schengen area, so flights from Poland have no passport control on arrival. Bring your ID for airline boarding.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local municipality (gemeente) to get a BSN (Burgerservicenummer), which you need for employment, banking, and healthcare. Registration requires proof of address (rental contract or host letter). EU citizens can live and work in the Netherlands without a work permit. The registration process takes about 2 weeks.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Amsterdam Schiphol run about 2 hours 15 minutes on KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, and Wizz Air. Krakow, Wroclaw, and Gdansk also have direct service to Amsterdam. The Netherlands uses the euro. At current rates, EUR 1 equals roughly PLN 4.30. No mandatory vaccinations. The OV-chipkaart (EUR 7.50 for an anonymous card) works on all Dutch trains, buses, trams, and metros. A large Polish community lives in the Netherlands (over 200,000), making it easy to find Polish shops, churches, and social networks in cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Eindhoven.
Trains depart directly from inside the terminal (Schiphol Plaza) to Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). Direct intercity trains also serve Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven without requiring transfers. NS Hispeed connects to Brussels (1h 50m) and Paris CDG (3h 20m).
Taxis use a meter; Amsterdam Centraal costs €35–50. Ride-hail apps (Uber, Bolt) are cheaper at €25–40. Car rental agencies are at the terminal. Bus 397 to Leidseplein is the budget option (€5.50).
Temperate maritime climate, mild and frequently overcast year-round. Winters are cold (0–7°C) with regular rain and occasional snow or freezing fog. AMS handles de-icing efficiently but heavy snowfall (rare) causes cascading delays across the network. Fog is the primary winter disruption risk, particularly November through February.
Summers are warm (17–24°C) with long days and moderate rain. Thunderstorms in July–August cause brief but sharp delays. Strong crosswinds from the North Sea affect small aircraft year-round. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season.
KRK–AMS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KRK to AMS
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are connected by nonstop service from KLM and easyJet. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KRK to AMS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KRK to AMS ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,074 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wrocław (WRO).