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

Flights from Manchester to Balice

Nonstop flights from Manchester (MAN) to Balice (KRK) take about 2h 27m (1,556 km). Ryanair and easyJet fly it. Lowest fare seen: $23 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 Manchester to Balice

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

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ easyJetnonstop fare seen

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Manchester to Balice fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $23 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$5526 Oct 2026 · Ryanair—
Nov 2026$237 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Dec 2026$11924 Dec 2026 · easyJet$104 · 1 stop24 Dec 2026 · Ryanair

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $23 in November 2026, against $104 at best later on.

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

How long is the flight from Manchester to Balice?
A nonstop flight from Manchester (MAN) to Balice (KRK) takes about 2h 27m, covering 1,556 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 Manchester from Balice by air?
The great-circle distance between Manchester Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 1,556 km (967 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Manchester to Balice?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAN–KRK route include Ryanair and easyJet. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Manchester to Balice cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAN–KRK was $23 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 7 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 Manchester to Balice?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $23 one-way, against $104 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
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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