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

Nonstop flights from Warsaw (WAW) to Balice (KRK) take about 48m (246 km). LOT Polish flies it. Lowest fare seen: $40 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 Warsaw Chopin →2 lounges at Warsaw Chopin 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

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Airlines flying Warsaw to Balice

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

✈ LOT Polishnonstop fare seen

Warsaw to Balice fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $40 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$7927 Oct 2026 · LOT Polish$63 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$4515 Nov 2026 · LOT Polish—
Dec 2026$4119 Dec 2026 · LOT Polish—
Jan 2027$4015 Jan 2027 · LOT Polish—
Feb 2027$425 Feb 2027 · LOT Polish—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $40 in January 2027, against $45 for November 2026.

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

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Balice?
A nonstop flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Balice (KRK) takes about 48m, covering 246 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 Warsaw from Balice by air?
The great-circle distance between Warsaw Chopin Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 246 km (153 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Warsaw to Balice?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the WAW–KRK route include 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 Warsaw to Balice cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on WAW–KRK was $40 USD with LOT Polish (nonstop), departing 15 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 Warsaw to Balice?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $40 one-way, against $63 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Warsaw 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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