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Among airlines operating Vienna to Krakow flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Austrian Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Vienna and Krakow. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Austrian Airlines
• Ryanair

Flights from Vienna to Krakow usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LOT: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Vienna to Krakow.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 98 € return, compared with 199 € via a stopover through Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 15 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Austrian Airlines and LOT. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Connecting flights from Vienna to Krakow most commonly pass through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Vienna to Krakow route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 90 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 158 €, a difference of 68 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vienna to Krakow route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 17 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Krakow flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Krakow are Main Market Square, Krakow Old Town, and Kościół Mariacki. These are among the most viewed places in Krakow on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Krakow:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 and lands at 8:33
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 22:03.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 30% above the route average of 100 €. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Vienna to Krakow takes 1h 03m, covering 515 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Vienna to Krakow are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 47 €, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Vienna and Krakow is around 37 € return, with a flight time of about 1h 05m. Recent return bus fares are around 36 € return, with a trip time of about 7h 20m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 3% lower. However, the bus takes about 6+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 18m, compared to 4h 44m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Krakow J. Paul II Balice Airport (KRK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Express Rent a Car
• Kaizen Rent A Car Inc
• Viaggiare Rent

Return flights from Vienna to Krakow range from 55 € to 162 €, with an average of 100 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 55 € counts as a good deal.