Liverpool to Balice (LPL–KRK) — 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.
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LPL–KRK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 990 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 73H | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 319 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Balice from Liverpool
| Metric | LPL→KRK | MAN→KRK | LBA→KRK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LPL | – | 24 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 14 | 11 |
| Flight time | 2h 33m | 2h 30m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
LPL: BST · KRK: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Liverpool, 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.
LPL–KRK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LPL to KRK
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and easyJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LPL to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPL to KRK is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 990 miles (1,594 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 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), Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA) and Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA).