# KRK — Kraków John Paul II International Airport > Machine-readable reference for KRK. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/krk HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/krk Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/krk.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/KRK.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-13T06:37:22.729+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Kraków John Paul II International Airport - IATA: KRK - ICAO: EPKK - City: Balice - Country: PL (PL) - Timezone: Europe/Warsaw - Distance from city: 11 km (6.8 mi) west of the city centre - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 8.4M - Official website: https://www.krakowairport.pl/en/ ## Overview Welcome Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) offers a refreshing experience with its compact layout and easy access to Kraków city center, more akin to a downtown train station than a sprawling airport. Frequent travelers appreciate the possibility of reaching the heart of Kraków in just 20 minutes post-landing, while navigating efficiently from curb to gate in well under 30 minutes thanks to the single terminal design. The presence of a few solid spots for Polish food and coffee within the terminal also makes waiting pleasant without sacrificing authentic local flavors. At a glance Located about 11 kilometers west of Kraków city center, KRK serves about 8.4 million passengers annually. The airport boasts two runways and a singular passenger terminal housing 18 gates. Key carriers such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Wizz Air operate extensively here. The terminal design ensures travelers can enjoy a quick and seamless airport experience. Terminals & layout KRK's single terminal handles all passenger traffic, providing an intuitive and stress-free layout. With 18 gates, the terminal ensures efficient passenger flow and accessibility. While the compact space can lead to crowdi… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger terminal** — 18 gates · airlines: Ryanair, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines, easyJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/terminals/1 ## Dining (10) - **Bartolini Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/bartolini-bar - **Coffee Minute** — passenger terminal departure area Schengen · from 03:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/coffee-minute - **Eat and Chill Zone** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/eat-and-chill-zone - **Eat and Fly** — passenger terminal public area level 1 · 05:30-20:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/eat-and-fly - **Eat and Fly Bistro** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/eat-and-fly-bistro - **Good Food** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/good-food - **Jet Bistro** — passenger terminal public area level 0 · from 07:00 (Jet Bistro) / 05:00–last arrival (VisitKrakow description) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/jet-bistro - **Restauracja Polska** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/restauracja-polska - **So Coffee** — passenger terminal departure area Schengen level 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/so-coffee - **Take Off Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/restaurants/take-off-bar ## Lounges (4) - **Business Lounge** — 1 · access: Schengen, airline/paid access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/lounges/business-lounge - **Business Lounge** — 1 · access: British Airways, Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: 260 PLN · Monday - Sunday: 04:30 - 23:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/lounges/business-lounge-1 - **Non-Schengen Lounge** — 1 · access: Non-Schengen, airline/paid access · shorter URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/lounges/non-schengen-lounge - **VIP Lounge** — access: Terminal, prebooked access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/lounges/vip-lounge ## Shops (15) - **Aelia Duty Free** — passenger terminal, public area, level +1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/aelia-duty-free - **Baltona Duty Free** — passenger terminal, departure area, level 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/baltona-duty-free - **Discover Krakow** — passenger terminal, departure area Schengen, level 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/discover-krakow - **Health and Beauty** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/health-and-beauty - **Kids Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/kids-shop - **Kraków Souvenirs** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/krakow-souvenirs - **Moda i Styl** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/moda-i-styl - **Perfect Beauty** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/perfect-beauty - **Polish Design** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/polish-design - **Press and Books** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/press-and-books - **Relay** — passenger terminal, public area, mezzanine (level +1) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/relay - **Tatuum** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/tatuum - **Travel Essentials** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/travel-essentials - **W.KRUK** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/w-kruk - **Yes** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/shops/yes ## Parking (5) - **Kiss and Fly** — Drop-off zone URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/parking/kiss-and-fly - **P1** — Short-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/parking/p1 - **P2** — Long-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/parking/p2 - **P3** — Economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/parking/p3 - **Premium Parking** — Covered parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/parking/premium-parking ## Ground transport (9) - **Bus 208** — City bus · 25+ min (traffic-dependent) · $1 · Roughly every 30-60 min (varies by time of day) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/transport/bus-208 - **Bus 252** — City bus · About 30+ min (traffic-dependent) · $1 · Roughly every 30 min (daytime) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/transport/bus-252 - **Bus 300** — City bus · Around 30+ min (traffic-dependent) · $1 · Roughly every 30 min (daytime) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/transport/bus-300 - **Night Bus 902** — City bus · About 25+ min (light traffic but possible waits) · $1 · Roughly every 30 min at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/transport/night-bus-902 - **SKA1** — Train · 18-20 min · $2 · Every 30 min (day) · Every 60 min (early/late) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/transport/ska1 - **SKA2** — Train · 18-20 min (airport–Kraków Główny) · $2 · About every 30-60 min (line-specific; combined with SKA1 every 30 min day/60 min early & late) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/transport/ska2 - **Taxi Krakow Airport** — Taxi · About 20-30 min (traffic-dependent) · $7+ · On demand · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/transport/taxi-krakow-airport - **SKA1 | Wieliczka Marketplace Salt Mine - Kraków Main Station - Kraków Airport** — Train · 30 min · PLN 20.00 to Kraków Main Station, PLN 24.00 to Wieliczka Salt Mine · About every 30-60 min (combined airport–city and city–Wieliczka segments) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/transport/train-ska1 - **Uber** — Rideshare · About 20-30 min (similar to taxi, traffic-dependent) · /not verified/ · On demand · 24/7 (subject to driver availability) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/krk/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For better exchange rates, use the ATM at Bank Pekao, not the ones in Arrivals. Found upstairs, it's quieter and less crowded. - _Local_: Buy a KrakowCard at the airport information point left of Arrivals to start exploring the city immediately upon arrival. - _Time_: Use the SKA1 train for a quick 18-minute ride to the city center for only PLN 20, avoiding busier, slower bus routes where possible. - _Avoid_: Peak morning and evening check-ins can be chaotic; arrive earlier than usual to avoid missing your flight. - _Quiet_: Find electrical outlets and quieter spot away from gate clusters on the terminal’s upper walkways. - _Money_: Skip buying a SIM at the airport due to higher costs and limited options; consider waiting until you’re in the city. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/KRK.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/krk/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/krk/departures — HTML page with live departures