Travelling from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Krakow Airport (KRK): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Krakow Airport.
Krakow's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Krakow one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Each week, there are three Glasgow Intl Airport to Krakow Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, pick the 07:00 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:05 with Ryanair.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your GLA to KRK flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair has direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Krakow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Krakow — and maybe even more of Poland if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Jet2 leads the way as the most punctual carrier for GLA to KRK flights, with 88.24% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Glasgow Intl Airport to Krakow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GLA and KRK include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Memmingen Allgäu Airport
Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Intl Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from GLA land on schedule 81% of the time.
To get to Glasgow Intl Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GLA? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Krakow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Krakow Airport (KRK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Glasgow Intl Airport to Krakow Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KRK instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Krakow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent and explore beyond Krakow's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Krakow Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Krakow Airport (KRK) to central Krakow
Krakow Airport to the centre of Krakow has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Krakow Airport (KRK)
September is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Krakow Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Krakow in March.
When booking your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Krakow Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Krakow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GLA to KRK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Poland
Krakow is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Poland waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north of Krakow, a visit to Warsaw will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Poland, consider Lodz, roughly 193 kilometres north of Krakow. Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial are among its highlights.