Manchester, Greater Manchester to Balice (MAN–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAN–KRK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 967 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 11 | 7M8 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 4 | 73H | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Balice from Manchester, Greater Manchester
| Metric | MAN→KRK | LPL→KRK | LBA→KRK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAN | – | 24 mi | 44 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 9 | 11 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 30m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · KRK: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, 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.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–KRK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to KRK
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAN to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to KRK ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 967 miles (1,556 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liverpool (LPL), Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA) and Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA).