Travelling from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Krakow and Frankfurt share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from KRK to FRA start at 06:00 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 19:30 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from 42 weekly J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your KRK to FRA flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Frankfurt (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that offers KRK to FRA flights, with 68.1% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport. These are the top stopovers between KRK and FRA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport flight is £52. A round-trip ticket right now is £119. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from KRK to FRA, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
60.59% of flights that leave from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Krakow to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is around 18 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to KRK? If you've booked an early flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're getting in on a late J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 9 miles from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Frankfurt in January.
When reserving your flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Frankfurt Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KRK to FRA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Journey around 260 miles north-east to Berlin to tick off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 240 miles north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.