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Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), located 11 km west of Kraków in Balice, is Poland's second-busiest airport, serving over 11 million passengers in 2024.
The modern terminal operates 24/7, handling both domestic and international flights, with amenities including shops, dining options like Eat&Fly Bistro, and a business lounge equipped with workspaces and shower facilities.
Ground transportation is convenient, with the SKA1 train connecting the airport to Kraków Główny in about 17 minutes and public buses (lines 209, 300, and night line 902) linking to the city center and ICE Congress Centre.
What to do in Krakow?
Kraków is Poland’s cultural jewel, a city where history and beauty converge in a way that feels almost magical. With its well-preserved medieval core, rich artistic legacy, and deep sense of identity, Kraków is both a time capsule and a thriving modern destination.
At the center is the spectacular Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)—Europe’s largest medieval square—framed by elegant townhouses and the iconic St. Mary’s Basilica, from which a bugler plays the hejnal every hour. Explore the Cloth Hall, once a Renaissance trading hub and now filled with craft stalls, or delve into the Rynek Underground Museum, which brings the medieval market to life beneath your feet.
Just up the hill is Wawel Castle, a sprawling complex that was home to Polish kings for centuries. With Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, the castle and neighboring Wawel Cathedral offer insight into the nation’s royal past and spiritual heart.
Kraków’s Kazimierz district, once the center of Jewish life, is now a bohemian hotspot filled with vintage shops, synagogues, and hip cafés. Nearby, the poignant Schindler’s Factory Museum and Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial (a short drive away) provide sobering perspectives on World War II.
Kraków’s culinary scene combines hearty Polish classics with global trends. Try obwarzanek (a local pretzel) or pierogi, or enjoy a fine dining experience with views of the city’s towers and rooftops.
With its walkable streets, atmospheric charm, and layers of history, Kraków is a place to slow down, reflect, and fall in love with Poland’s soul.
