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

Nonstop flights from Budapest (BUD) to Balice (KRK) take about 52m (297 km). Ryanair and Wizz Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $17 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Balice: Michał Robak on Pexels.

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 Budapest →4 lounges at Budapest 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 →
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum 4.0 · 2,398 Tiqets reviews
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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 Budapest to Balice

Carriers on BUD–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 →

Budapest to Balice fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $17 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$3131 Oct 2026 · Ryanair—
Nov 2026$171 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Dec 2026$222 Dec 2026 · Wizz Air—
Jan 2027$2327 Jan 2027 · Ryanair—
Mar 2027$238 Mar 2027 · Wizz Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $17 in November 2026, against $22 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Budapest 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 — Budapest to Balice flights

How long is the flight from Budapest to Balice?
A nonstop flight from Budapest (BUD) to Balice (KRK) takes about 52m, covering 297 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 Budapest from Balice by air?
The great-circle distance between Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 297 km (185 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Budapest to Balice?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BUD–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 Budapest to Balice cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BUD–KRK was $17 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 1 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 Budapest to Balice?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $17 one-way, against $31 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Budapest 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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