Glasgow to Krakow John Paul II
1734 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 34m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Glasgow (GLA) to Krakow John Paul II (KRK). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £57 return), with peak prices in August (around £143). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow Airport is Scotland's leisure-leaning hub — the larger of the city's two airports — with Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI dominating the holiday market and BA, KLM and Aer Lingus adding hub connections. The terminal is 9 miles west of Glasgow centre with regular Glasgow Airport Express bus service. Atlantic-facing weather can affect winter operations; check status before peak departures from October to March.
Arriving in Krakow
Kraków John Paul II is 11 km west of the city, with regular express buses 208 and 252 running to the train station in 40 minutes. Ryanair and Wizz dominate; budget capacity holds fares low year-round. Kraków is one of the few European city breaks where shoulder-season pricing barely changes — the route stays at low-double-digit one-way fares from London for much of the year.
Who flies GLA to KRK?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 2h 34m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 2h 34m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 34m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 34m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 2h 34m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 2h 34m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly GLA→KRK
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Glasgow to Krakow FAQs
Direct flights from Glasgow (GLA) to Krakow John Paul II (KRK) take approximately 2h 34m for the 1734 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £44. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from Glasgow (GLA) to Krakow John Paul II (KRK): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, KLM and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Poland (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland before booking.
Krakow John Paul II (KRK) is the primary international airport for Krakow. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.