Airports near Krakow: MedHotel Guide
Planning a trip to Kraków and wondering which airport to choose? There are two main airports near our beautiful city: Kraków Airport in Balice (KRK) and Katowice Airport in Pyrzowice (KTW). Below, you’ll find a comprehensive guide to both airports to help you reach MedHotel smoothly and start exploring Kraków!
Kraków Airport (Balice – KRK)
John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice is the nearest airport, located just a few kilometers west of Kraków’s city center. It’s the ideal choice for convenience and quick access to the city.
Address: 32-083 Balice, ul. Medweckiego 1
Website: www.krakowairport.pl
Airport information: +48 12 295 58 00, 801 055 000
How to get from Balice to Kraków city center?
By train – the fastest and most convenient option!
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- Route: Kraków Airport – Kraków Główny – Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia. A great option if you also plan to visit the Salt Mine!
- Ticket prices: Around 12 PLN (Kraków Airport – Kraków Główny), 16 PLN (Kraków Airport – Kraków Główny – Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia).
- Where to buy: From ticket machines (in the passenger terminal – east side, level 0; or at the train station), or on board (from a machine or train staff).
- Additional info: No extra charges for luggage. Travel time to Kraków Główny station is approximately 20 minutes.
- Timetable: www.malopolskiekoleje.pl
By bus – economical with multiple stops.
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- Lines: City buses no. 252, 208 and night bus 902.
- Route: These buses stop at several locations in the city center and depart from the Dworzec Główny Wschód terminal. The final stop is directly in front of the airport passenger terminal.
- Ticket prices: Aglomeration tickets apply – approximately 4.60 PLN (regular), 2.30 PLN (discounted).
- Additional info: No extra charges for luggage. Travel time is about 45 minutes.
- Timetable: www.mpk.krakow.pl
By taxi – comfortable and with a fixed price guarantee.
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- Kraków Airport Taxi offers services through its own taxi network with fixed rates.
- Price: A ride to the city center usually costs 69 or 89 PLN, regardless of time of day or day of the week.
- Travel time: Approximately 20–40 minutes.
- More info: www.krktaxi.pl
By Private Transfer – for maximum comfort.
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- You can book a private ride by car or minibus (adjusted to the number of passengers) to any location of your choice.
By Car – for complete freedom.
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- Balice Airport offers a paid multi-level parking garage right in front of the terminal. You’ll also find offices of popular car rental companies at the airport.
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Routes to the city center:
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- Via Olszanica, Chełm, and Wola Justowska (Olszanicka and Królowej Jadwigi Streets, then along Focha Avenue near Błonia Park).
- Via Szczyglice and Bronowice (Balicka and Bronowicka Streets).
- Via the A4 motorway to the Bielany junction, then Księcia Józefa Street toward Salwator.
- Via the A4 motorway to the Kraków-Północ junction, then Road No. 7 through Modlniczka and the Ofiar Katynia roundabout.
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