Balice to Vienna (KRK–VIE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KRK–VIE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Austrian Airlines and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 199 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS Austrian Airlines Also: AZ, LO | 7 | E95 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | AZ, LO |
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 320 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vienna from Balice
| Metric | KRK→VIE | KSC→VIE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KRK | – | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
KRK: CEST · VIE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Balice, it's 6:00 PM in Vienna.
Polish passport holders enter Austria freely as fellow EU and Schengen citizens. No visa, no border control on flights from Poland, no time limit on stays. A valid Polish passport or national ID card (dowod osobisty) is sufficient. Both countries are in the Schengen zone, so flights between them are treated as domestic, with no immigration formalities.
Direct flights from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Vienna (VIE) take about 1 hour 25 minutes on LOT and Austrian Airlines. Wizz Air and Ryanair serve the route from Warsaw Modlin (WMI) and Krakow (KRK). From Krakow to Vienna is about 1 hour 10 minutes. The train is also a strong option: Warsaw to Vienna runs about 7 hours on PKP Intercity/OBB nightjet, and Krakow to Vienna takes about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Austria uses the euro. No currency exchange needed for travelers from the eurozone, though Poland uses the zloty, so exchange PLN to EUR before departure or withdraw euros from ATMs in Austria. ATM fees vary by bank, but Euronet ATMs (common at airports and tourist spots) charge high fees, so use local bank ATMs instead. Card payments work everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations. Vienna's City Airport Train (CAT) runs from VIE to Wien Mitte station in 16 minutes for EUR 14.90 one-way. The cheaper S-Bahn (S7 line) takes 25 minutes for EUR 4.40.
The S7 commuter rail runs to Wien Mitte in 30–35 minutes (€4.20 every 30 minutes). The CAT (City Airport Train) is faster at 16 minutes (€14.90) and includes a city check-in facility at Wien Mitte.Taxis to the center cost €35–45 metered. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The Vienna City Card covers all S-Bahn travel and is worth buying if you plan to use public transit throughout your stay.
Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. July and August average 25–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of −5–4°C. Snow and freezing fog are the main disruption risks at VIE, typically causing delays rather than cancellations.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are mild at 10–20°C. Föhn winds in spring can cause turbulence on approaches. Pack layers year-round. Mornings and evenings can be significantly cooler than afternoons.
KRK–VIE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KRK to VIE
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Austrian Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
KRK to VIE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KRK to VIE ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 199 miles (320 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TSF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Košice (KSC).