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

Nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Balice (KRK) take about 1h 35m (873 km). SWISS, Helvetic Airways and LOT Polish fly it. Lowest fare seen: $173 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 Zurich →1 lounge at Zurich 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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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 Zurich to Balice

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

✈ SWISSnonstop fare seen✈ Helvetic Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ LOT Polishnonstop fare seen

Zurich to Balice fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $173 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $99. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$40027 Oct 2026 · SWISS$126 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$22218 Nov 2026 · SWISS$102 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$17324 Jan 2027 · SWISS$99 · 1 stop24 Jan 2027
Jul 2027$32429 Jul 2027 · SWISS$108 · 1 stop29 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $102 for November 2026, $99 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 (Zurich 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 — Zurich to Balice flights

How long is the flight from Zurich to Balice?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Balice (KRK) takes about 1h 35m, covering 873 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 Zurich from Balice by air?
The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 873 km (542 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to Balice?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZRH–KRK route include SWISS, Helvetic Airways 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 Zurich to Balice cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZRH–KRK was $173 USD with SWISS (nonstop), departing 24 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 Zurich to Balice?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $99 one-way, against $126 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zurich to Balice?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $99 with one stop against $173 nonstop, a saving of $74. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zurich 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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