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

Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Balice (KRK) take about 3h 8m (2,102 km). Ryanair and LOT Polish fly it. Lowest fare seen: $52 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
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trips from Krakow 4.3 · 540 Tiqets reviews
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Main Market Square (Rynek Glówny) 4.1 · 457 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Madrid to Balice

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

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ LOT Polishnonstop fare seen

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Madrid to Balice fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $52 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $50. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$7928 Oct 2026 · Ryanair—
Nov 2026$5910 Nov 2026 · Ryanair$50 · 1 stop22 Nov 2026 · Ryanair
Dec 2026$8916 Dec 2026 · Ryanair$58 · 1 stop16 Dec 2026 · Ryanair
Jan 2027$5217 Jan 2027 · Ryanair—
Mar 2027$1803 Mar 2027 · Ryanair$68 · 1 stop3 Mar 2027
Jun 2027—$86 · 1 stop19 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$14520 Jul 2027 · Ryanair$85 · 1 stop20 Jul 2027 · Ryanair

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $50 for November 2026, $52 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

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

How long is the flight from Madrid to Balice?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Balice (KRK) takes about 3h 8m, covering 2,102 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 Madrid from Balice by air?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 2,102 km (1,306 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Balice?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAD–KRK route include Ryanair and LOT Polish. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Madrid to Balice cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAD–KRK was $52 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 17 Jan 2027, 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 Madrid to Balice?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $50 one-way, against $86 for June 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Madrid to Balice?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $50 with one stop against $52 nonstop, a saving of $2. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Spain 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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