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

Nonstop flights from Bucharest (BBU) to Balice (KRK) take about 1h 29m (781 km). Ryanair and Wizz Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $21 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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Trains, 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 Bucharest to Balice

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

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ Wizz Airnonstop fare seen

Flight delayed or cancelled on this route?

Depending on the airline and where you fly from, EU, UK or Canadian law can owe you a fixed cash amount.

Ryanair compensation →Wizz Air compensation →

Bucharest to Balice fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $21 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$10224 Oct 2026 · Wizz Air$65 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026 · Ryanair
Nov 2026$219 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Dec 2026$2720 Dec 2026 · Wizz Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $21 in November 2026, against $27 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Bucharest to Balice, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Bucharest to Balice flights

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Balice?
A nonstop flight from Bucharest (BBU) to Balice (KRK) takes about 1h 29m, covering 781 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 Bucharest from Balice by air?
The great-circle distance between Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 781 km (485 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Bucharest to Balice?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BBU–KRK route include Ryanair and Wizz Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Bucharest to Balice cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BBU–KRK was $21 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 9 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.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Balice?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $21 one-way, against $65 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Bucharest 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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