Flying from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK): What you need to know
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Frankfurt's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) leaving from here.
The average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport flight is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Krakow (where Krakow John Paul II International Airport is located) and Frankfurt share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 30 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) is the busiest route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 7:55am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from FRA to KRK is with Lufthansa at 10:10pm.
Your flight from Frankfurt to KRK won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) leave from this terminal.
When taking off from FRA, you can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport with Lufthansa.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Lufthansa from FRA to KRK.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Lufthansa. Its services land without delay 70.83% of the time.
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Split up your flight from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and KRK include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
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Flights from Frankfurt Hahn Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing on schedule.
About Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near KRK:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport flight.
Getting from Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK) to central Krakow
Krakow John Paul II International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Krakow. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Currently, $87 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $172. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Krakow. September is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Frankfurt to KRK plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Krakow to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -9ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Krakow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Krakow right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Krakow John Paul II International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are popular attractions which should be on every Krakow itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Krakow. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art.
Lodz is another essential stop in Poland and is around 193 kilometres north of Krakow. No trip is complete without visiting Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.