Quick answer: Krakow costs about two-thirds of a Prague weekend: flights from £45 return, hotels from £55, and dinner for two with drinks for £30.
Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “Krakow from the UK”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/destinations/krakow/
Krakow has the largest medieval square in Europe, a royal castle on a hill, and a Jewish quarter that survived the war. It is also the cheapest city break on this list, which makes it the one people return to.
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When to go
- Best months: May to September; December for the market
- Cheapest months: January, February and November
- Avoid: Late January, when the temperature sits at -10°C for days
What it costs
| Return flights from the UK | £45–£120 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range hotel, per night | £55–£95 |
| Dinner for two with drinks | £30–£45 |
| Auschwitz memorial tour | £30–£45 including transport |
Typical ranges from our partner searches, 2026-11-12. Treat them as bands: the season and the lead time move them.
Getting there
Direct flights from Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast in about 2h 30m. The airport train reaches the main station in 20 minutes for about £2.
Flights to Krakow from the UK
8 UK airports have non-stop flights to Krakow, landing at Kraków John Paul II (KRK). The full month-by-month fare bands are on the cheapest month page, and a two-night budget is on what a weekend costs.
| From | Flight time | Cheapest month | Returns from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 2h 25m | January | £35 |
| London Gatwick | 2h 25m | January | £35 |
| London Luton | 2h 25m | January | £35 |
| London Stansted | 2h 25m | January | £35 |
| Birmingham | 2h 40m | January | £40 |
| Edinburgh | 2h 40m | January | £40 |
| Glasgow | 2h 40m | January | £40 |
| Manchester | 2h 40m | January | £40 |
Indicative return bands from our partner searches, city airport to arrival. The full month-by-month table is on each route page.
All 149 UK flight routes we cover
What to see
- Rynek Główny and the Cloth Hall, at any hour
- Wawel Castle and the cathedral, with the dragon's den below
- Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter, for the synagogues and the food
- Wieliczka salt mine, 135 metres underground, booked ahead
Where to stay
The Old Town inside the Planty ring for a first visit, Kazimierz for bars and a quieter evening, and Podgórze if you want to be near the Schindler factory.
Frequently asked questions
Is Auschwitz worth visiting?
It is not a day out, but it is the reason many people come. Go with a guide, allow a full day, and do not book it for your last morning.
Is Krakow cheap for British visitors?
Yes. A weekend costs £220–£350 per person including flights, two nights and food, which is half a London weekend.
Do people speak English?
In the centre, almost everyone under 40 does. Outside it, a translation app helps.
Also worth a look
- Prague: The best-value city break in Europe, and the best Christmas market.
- Dublin: The shortest city break from Britain, and the friendliest.
- Amsterdam: The easiest city break from London — an hour in the air.