Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Krakow Airport (KRK): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport.
The timezone in Krakow is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 21 London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, select the 05:55 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:35 with Ryanair.
Give yourself enough time to catch your STN to KRK flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Krakow (and then seeing more of Poland!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that offers STN to KRK flights. An exceptional 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between STN and KRK:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Vienna Airport
Dortmund Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Krakow Airport (KRK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport flight is $32. A round-trip fare right now is $59. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from STN to KRK.
The cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from STN to KRK.
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Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart STN arrive at their destination on time.
London Stansted Airport is about 56 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near STN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Krakow Airport (KRK)
Consider booking a hotel close to KRK if you're catching a late London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Krakow Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent and see more of Krakow and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Krakow Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Krakow Airport (KRK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Krakow. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Krakow is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from London Stansted Airport to Krakow Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from STN to KRK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be explored after you've seen Krakow. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art.
Lodz is another favourite destination in Poland and is around 193 kilometres north of Krakow. No trip is complete without visiting Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.