Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Krakow's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Every week, there are eight Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flights. If you prefer to take off early, pick the 06:10 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 17:55 with Ryanair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to KRK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Krakow (and then seeing more of Poland!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating MAD to KRK flights, Ryanair has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. These are the top stopovers between MAD and KRK:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
$61 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight. A return flight starts at $133. These prices may change based on demand.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to KRK.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAD to KRK.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KRK instead:
Pick up a J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice rental car and discover Krakow and beyond with your own wheels. Flex To Go, Wheego and kaizen rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to central Krakow
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to central Krakow has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. To escape the crowds, travel to Krakow in April.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Krakow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to KRK in January. Average temperatures are between -9ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Krakow. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science.
Lodz is another favourite destination in Poland and is around 193 kilometres north of Krakow. No journey is complete without visiting Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.