London to Balice (LHR–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–KRK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 887 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 7 | 319, 32A | 2h27-2h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Balice from London
| Metric | LHR→KRK | LGW→KRK | LTN→KRK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 19 | 12 |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 2h 25m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · KRK: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, 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.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–KRK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to KRK
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LHR to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to KRK ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 887 miles (1,427 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RIX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).