Zurich to Balice (ZRH–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–KRK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 542 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 10 | 290, E95 | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 5 | E95 | 1h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Balice from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→KRK | BSL→KRK | FMM→KRK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 45m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CET · KRK: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Balice.
Switzerland and Poland are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter Poland with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
For stays over 3 months, register your residence at the local voivodeship office. No work permit is required under EU/EFTA free movement rules.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–KRK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to KRK
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and Swiss. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZRH to KRK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to KRK ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 542 miles (873 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).