Balice to London (KRK–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KRK–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 887 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 10 | 319 | 2h40-2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KRK: CET · LHR: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Balice, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Polish passport holders can enter the United Kingdom visa-free as visitors for up to 6 months. No advance application needed. Passport required (national ID cards are no longer accepted since October 2021, post-Brexit). At the UK border, you may be asked about the purpose of your visit, accommodation, return plans, and funds. Visitor status does not allow employment. Polish citizens with EU Settled Status or Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme use eGates and retain their right to live and work in the UK.
The UK left the EU in 2020, ending free movement. New visitors cannot work or stay beyond 6 months without a visa. For work, you need a Skilled Worker visa (employer sponsorship required). For study beyond 6 months, apply for a Student visa. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is being rolled out for visa-exempt nationalities, but EU citizens including Polish nationals are not yet subject to ETA requirements (as of early 2026). The UK plans to extend ETA to EU nationals in the future.
Direct flights from Warsaw to London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and Luton run about 2 hours 30 minutes on LOT, BA, Wizz Air, and Ryanair. Routes also operate from Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Katowice, Poznan, and Rzeszow. A large Polish community in the UK (over 900,000) means Polish shops, churches, and services are common in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 5.2 PLN per GBP 1. No mandatory vaccinations. Oyster or contactless payment works on all London transport.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
KRK–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KRK to LHR
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KRK to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KRK to LHR ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 887 miles (1,427 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.