Balice to Madrid (KRK–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KRK–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and LOT Polish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,306 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 7M8 | 3h30 | – | – | – |
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 6 | 7M8 | 3h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Balice
| Metric | KRK→MAD | KTW→MAD | WRO→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KRK | – | 42 mi | 146 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h 20m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
KRK: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Balice, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Polish passport holders enter Spain freely as EU and Schengen zone citizens. No visa, no time limit, no border control. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card. Flights between Poland and Spain involve no immigration checks.
For stays beyond 3 months, apply for an EU citizen registration certificate (Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union) at the local Oficina de Extranjeria or designated police station. You need your passport or ID, proof of employment or study or sufficient funds, and proof of health insurance (unless employed, in which case the Spanish social security system covers you). The certificate costs EUR 12 and contains your NIE (Numero de Identidad de Extranjero), which you need for banking, phone contracts, and tax filings.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Barcelona run about 3 hours 15 minutes on LOT, Ryanair, and Vueling. Warsaw to Madrid runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on LOT and Iberia. Wizz Air, Ryanair, and EasyJet serve additional routes from Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Katowice, and Poznan to Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, and Tenerife. Spain uses the euro, trading at roughly 4.3 PLN per EUR 1. Card payments are standard. No mandatory vaccinations. Spain runs on a later schedule than Poland: lunch at 2 PM, dinner at 9 to 10 PM. Many shops close during the afternoon siesta (2 to 5 PM).
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
KRK–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KRK to MAD
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and LOT Polish Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KRK to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KRK to MAD is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,306 miles (2,102 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Munich and Palma de Mallorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Katowice (KTW) and Wrocław (WRO).