Travelling from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Krakow Airport to Athens International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Krakow and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are six Krakow Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, select the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:15 with Aegean Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KRK to ATH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Krakow Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With 69.23% of its services arriving as planned, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering KRK to ATH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Krakow Airport to Athens International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between KRK and ATH:
Vienna Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Santorini (Thira) Airport
Handy information about Krakow Airport (KRK)
Of all flights departing from Krakow Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Krakow Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Krakow. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Krakow Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near KRK:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Krakow Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Krakow Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Krakow Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KRK to ATH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its must-visit sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.