Madrid to Balice (MAD–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR5516
FR Ryanair
73H
8:00 PM
CET T1
11:35 PM
CET
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5356
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:14 PM
CET T1
12:49 AM+1
CET
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FR5357
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:35 AM
CET
11:10 AM
CET
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5515
FR Ryanair
7M8
4:00 PM
CET
7:35 PM
CET
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Balice
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,306 mi 3h 35m nonstop 67 1-stop hubs

MAD–KRK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,306 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–KRK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 9 73H, 7M8 3h35
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to KRK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to KRK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
4,794
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Balice from Madrid

Nearby airports with service to Kraków John Paul II International Airport.
Metric MAD→KRK VLC→KRK
Distance from MAD 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 9 5
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Kraków John Paul II International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Balice is 0 hours the same as Madrid.
MAD: CET · KRK: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Balice.
Distance & Flight Time
1,306 mi / 2,102 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to MAD

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

Key statistics for the Madrid to Balice route.
Route details
Distance1,306 mi / 2,102 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: KRK
IATA / ICAOKRK / EPKK
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Passengers/yr11.1M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to KRK flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,306 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from MAD to KRK. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRI, EIN, LGW, BLQ, SOF, NCE, PMO, DUB, AGP, OSL, BEG, AUH, LIS, BCN, TLS, STN, BGY, HEL, MAN, FCO, FRA, MUC, MRS, LTN, SNN, AMS, ZRH, SVQ, VLC, VIE, ARN, BVA, CDG, BSL, MLA, OPO, BRS, CRL, IST, CTA, TLV, EDI, BRU, AGA, WAW, DUS, LHR, MXP, CPH, BHX, GVA, ALC, NAP, TIA, RAK, ATH, LUX, DXB, FUE, AMM, PSA, ORD, ESB, LPA, SUF, GDN and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KRK to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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. With 9 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 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,306 miles (2,102 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via BRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).