Balice to Warsaw (KRK–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KRK–WAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 153 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: AC, AI, B6, LY, SK, TK, TP | 40 | 295, 73H, 7M8, E75, E90 | 0h50-0h55 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AI, B6, LY, SK, TK, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Balice
| Metric | KRK→WAW | KTW→WAW | OSR→WAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KRK | – | 42 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 119 | 89 | 7 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 0h 50m | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
KRK: CEST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Balice, it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw.
The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
KRK–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KRK to WAW
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KRK to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KRK to WAW is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 153 miles (246 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Vienna and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Katowice (KTW), Mošnov (OSR) and Jasionka (RZE).