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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from York to Krakow:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:22
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 22:42.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from York to Krakow:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from York to Krakow takes 2h 37m, covering 923 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from York to Krakow range from £109 to £188, with an average of £146 over the past 12 months. Anything below £109 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 10% below the route average of £146. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £91 return via Rome Ciampino (CIA), compared with £144 for direct.

Ryanair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Jet2 has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on York to Krakow flights are:

• Ryanair: 80% on time
• Jet2: 66% on time
• easyJet: 65% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on York to Krakow flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Flights from York to Krakow usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the York to Krakow route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

One-stop flights from York to Krakow most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from York to Krakow. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £128 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £161, a difference of £34.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between York and Krakow. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Jet2

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 05m, compared to 5h 07m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 5h 41m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Krakow is 1 hour ahead of York (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Krakow are Krakow Old Town, Main Market Square, and Kościół Mariacki. These are among the most viewed places in Krakow on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating York to Krakow flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Manchester Airport (MAN) can offer various parking services, from meet-and-greet and short-stay parking to long-term parking. All depending on your length of stay, the meet-and-greet service costs around £7–9 per day, while the short- and mid-stay services cost around £9–12 per day. For long-term parking, JetParks 1, 2 and 3 are known to be good value for money at around £4–6 per day and just a 5–10min bus transfer to the terminal.

Airlines that fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to John Paul II Krakow-Balice International Airport (KRK) include Ryanair, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines, among others.

You can find currency exchange booths located on the ground floor in the arrivals terminal, and in the check-in halls of John Paul II Krakow-Balice International Airport (KRK). Alternatively, there are ATMs available in Arrivals that may offer a better exchange rate.

Yes, you can book a luggage locker online that is located close to the airport itself, and you can store your bags for as long as you like. Charges start from around zł40 (£7.50) per bag per day depending on the length of time you plan to store your things.

While your baby will have their own ticket, they will remain seated on your lap until two years of age. For this reason, you will only pay 10% of the ticket price for them. If your newborn is under a week old, you’ll need to get a certificate of health clearance from your doctor before they can fly.

Ryanair is one airline that has partnered with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to create the best plant-based meal choices for vegans possible. They have even won awards for their vegan lasagne.

KLM flights are very welcoming to all service animals under a few conditions. If your animal has the relevant training paperwork, updated inoculations and is harnessed, they can sit comfortably at your feet during the flight.

If you are faced with a medical emergency when you arrive at the airport, you’ll be in safe hands. For smaller emergencies, there are medical staff on the ground to assist, but if you need an ambulance, they have medical air services to transport you safely to hospital. The air ambulance comes equipped with modern medical equipment for even intensive car situations, as well as experienced medics.