Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Krakow Airport (KRK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Krakow Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Krakow's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Krakow one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LIS to KRK flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Krakow (and then exploring more of Poland!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Krakow Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
With 71.79% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating LIS to KRK flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Krakow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LIS and KRK include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights departing from Lisbon Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Krakow Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Krakow Airport (KRK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lisbon Airport to Krakow Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KRK instead:
Grab a Krakow Airport rental car and explore Krakow and beyond with your own wheels. Flex To Go, Wheego and kaizen rent are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Krakow Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Krakow Airport (KRK) to central Krakow
Krakow Airport to the centre of Krakow has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Krakow Airport (KRK)
September is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Krakow Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Krakow in March.
The warmest month in Krakow is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Lisbon Airport to Krakow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to KRK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Poland
Krakow has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Poland just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north of Krakow, a trip to Warsaw will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Poland, head for Lodz, about 193 kilometres north of Krakow. Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial are key highlights.
