From the sidewalk cafes and the cobblestone squares, to the dozens of churches and inside the Jewish quarter; everywhere you visit in Krakow there is a story to be told. From the moment the flight to Krakow lands, it’s clear you’ve arrived in one of Europe’s most historical cities. If there’s one thing Krakow has, it’s a lot of soul. Marked by tragedy during the Nazi regime and rebuilt to become Poland’s fourth largest city, Krakow oozes character from the cracks of its war-torn walls to the tops of its church spires.  

Krakow has become a major European tourist destination and it’s no wonder – travelers booking flights to Krakow have the option of touring some of the world’s oldest churches and museums or visiting one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. Krakow was made even more appealing to tourists after the 1993 movie “Schindler’s List”, which depicted the plight of Polish Jews from Krakow to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Today, travelers of any religion or race board flights to Krakow to tour world-famous art museums, eat at kosher restaurants and partake in Poland’s cultural events.

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Krakow Climate

Krakow experiences distinct seasons with transitional, temperate periods between fiercely cold winters and comfortable summers. Temperatures between the months of December and March can sink as low as 23 degrees F, while the summer heat peaks around 75 degrees F.  Booking cheap flights to Krakow in the spring or fall will land you in a dry, continental climate with very little precipitation and average temperatures that hover around 57 degrees F.

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When to Fly to Krakow

Whether you’re heading to this snow-covered city in winter or looking to see the springtime flowers bloom in its 42 public parks, there’s no wrong time to book a flight to Krakow.

Peak Season:  The best time to book Krakow flights and accommodations is during the summer months, when the sun is shining and people flock the city streets enjoying the summer warmth.  The busiest time of year to visit the spiritual heart of Poland is between the months of May and September, though Holy Week, which falls anywhere between the last weeks of March and mid-April, sees a swell in tourists looking to participate in the Easter holiday festivities.

Off-peak Season: The chilly lull that sets in after the winter holidays discourages visitors from checking out Krakow in the cold. However, this means Krakow cheap flights are plentiful in the months of February and March.  Autumn is an excellent time to find cheap flights to Krakow and discount accommodations, with the added bonus of seeing the turning leaves transform the city.

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Getting Downtown Krakow

City bus services 208 and 192 travel to the city center, taking about 35 minutes. Taxis are also available outside the arrivals hall.

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Getting Around Krakow

After your flight to Krakow lands, there are several options available to get you from the airport to the city and beyond.  Taxis, though available at the gate and on the streets of Krakow, are much cheaper if you call a cab company and reserve one beforehand.  Public transportation is affordable, efficient and incredibly manageable for visitors. The network of trams and busses reaches the outskirts of the city and the fares are cheap. Make sure to validate your ticket by punching it at the orange validation boxes in order to avoid hefty fines enforced by plain-clothed metro officials.

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Krakow Insider Information

  • The savings don’t have to stop once you’ve found a cheap flight to Salzburg: The Salzburg Card is a staple for any Salzburg visitor, and is available at smoke shops around the downtown area and several hotels.  In addition to discounted fares on Salzburg’s busses and trains, the Salzburg Card will gain you free entry into several attractions, such as Mozart’s birthplace, the Baroque Museum and the Hellbrun Zoo.
  • Looking for some tunes to load on your iPod before your cheap flight to Salzburg?  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the famous Austrian composer, was born in Salzburg and his birthplace is one of the most heavily frequented tourist attractions in town.  The Salzburg Music Festival and the Salzburg Easter Festival also produce musical excellence, with classical, orchestral concerts held in the spring and summer.
  • Need something to watch while you’re packing for your Salzburg cheap flight?  Rent “The Sound of Music”, the award winning musical starring Julie Andrews.  Scenes from the movie were filmed in downtown Salzburg, and tours are available for avid fans looking to visit the locations where their favorite songs were shot.
  • Constructed in 1077 and still overlooking the city of Salzburg today, Hohensalzburg Castle is one of the largest and most well preserved fortresses in Europe.  The castle was never conquered by impending enemy troops, and the Fortress Museum chronicles its steadfast history.
  • Take a tour of St Peter’s cemetery and visit the grave with seven crosses. According to legend, Sebastian Stumpfegger is buried here and is said to have murdered his seven wives by tickling them to death.

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Krakow Airports

Krakow-Balice John Paul II International Airport (KRK): Krakow flights touch down at John Paul II International Airport, which is located 10 miles west of Krakow.

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In-flight Reading

Another Beauty

Adam ZagajewskiZagajewski’s memoir about growing up in Poland in the 1960s and 1970s.

Cracow: An Illustrated History

Zdzislaw ZygulskiExcellent history of Poland’s main city, with more than 50 illustrations and photographs.

New and Collected Poems

Czeslaw MiloszMilosz is probably Krakow – and Poland’s – most famous author. The poet, essayist and translator died in 2004. This recently published collection of his poems is an excellent introduction to his work.

John Paul II: Man of History

Edward StourtonJohn Paul II was born in Krakow and is revered throughout the city and Poland. This book attempts to look at all views of Karol Wojtyla, the man who was to become one of the best-loved Popes.

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