Leeds, West Yorkshire to Balice (LBA–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
LBA–KRK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 946 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 8 | 7M8 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 2 | 73H | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Balice from Leeds, West Yorkshire
| Metric | LBA→KRK | MAN→KRK | LPL→KRK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LBA | – | 44 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 14 | 9 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 30m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
LBA: BST · KRK: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Leeds, West Yorkshire, it's 7:00 PM in Balice.
British passport holders enter Poland (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit at Schengen borders since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, though border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (roughly PLN 300 per day, about EUR 70, is the official guideline though rarely enforced for UK nationals). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Warsaw Chopin (WAW) run about 2 hours 30 minutes on LOT Polish Airlines and British Airways. Krakow (KRK), Gdansk (GDN), and Wroclaw (WRO) all have direct UK flights on Ryanair and Wizz Air from multiple airports. Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), trading at roughly 4.1 PLN per $1. Card payments are accepted nearly everywhere, including small shops and market stalls. No vaccination requirements. Uber and Bolt both operate in major Polish cities and are cheaper than taxis. Jakdojade is the local public transport app covering all major cities.
LBA–KRK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LBA to KRK
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LBA to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LBA to KRK is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,522 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Warsaw Chopin and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Liverpool (LPL) and Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA).