Colorful graffiti on historic buildings in Kraków, Poland, showcasing urban art contrasting old architecture. — flights from Birmingham to Krakow
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Flights from Birmingham to Balice

Nonstop flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Balice (KRK) take about 2h 24m (1,515 km). Ryanair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $28 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Balice

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Colorful graffiti on historic buildings in Kraków, Poland, showcasing urban art contrasting old architecture. — arriving in Balice

Airport transfer

KRK → Krakow, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Birmingham →2 lounges at Birmingham AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresKRK to Krakow: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Balice →19 drop-off points

Things to book in Balice

All 56 things to do in Krakow →
Brick building and watchtower at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland. Historical and solemn memorial site.from €8.19
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum 4.0 · 2,398 Tiqets reviews
from €35
Day Trips from Krakow 3.9 · 697 Tiqets reviews
from €42
Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trips from Krakow 4.3 · 540 Tiqets reviews
from €5.50
Main Market Square (Rynek Glówny) 4.1 · 457 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Birmingham to Balice

Carriers on BHX–KRK according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Frequently asked questions — Birmingham to Balice flights

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Balice?
A nonstop flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Balice (KRK) takes about 2h 24m, covering 1,515 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Birmingham from Balice by air?
The great-circle distance between Birmingham Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 1,515 km (941 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Birmingham to Balice?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BHX–KRK route include Ryanair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Birmingham to Balice cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BHX–KRK was $28 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 2 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to Balice?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Balice visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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