Madrid to Balice (MAD–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–KRK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and LOT Polish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,306 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 7M8 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 6 | 7M8 | 3h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Balice from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→KRK | VLC→KRK | BIO→KRK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 10 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h | 3h |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · KRK: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Balice.
Spanish passport holders enter Poland freely as EU and Schengen citizens. Flights from Spain arrive without passport control. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is sufficient. No visa, registration, or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
If you plan to stay longer than 3 months, register your residence at the local voivodeship office (urzad wojewodzki). The registration is free and confirms your EU right of residence. You will need proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance coverage. The certificate is issued on the spot in most cases.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–KRK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to KRK
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and LOT Polish Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to KRK ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,306 miles (2,102 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).