London, Essex to Katowice (STN–KTW) — 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.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
STN–KTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 820 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 10 | 73H | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Katowice from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→KTW | LTN→KTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 26 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 11 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · KTW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 7:00 PM in Katowice.
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.
STN–KTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to KTW
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
STN to KTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to KTW is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 820 miles (1,319 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN).