Traveling from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Krakow.
Every week, there are 45 J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 08:55 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:55 with Finnair.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your KRK to HEL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Finnair has direct flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if time allows.
Finnair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for KRK to HEL flights is Finnair.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KRK and HEL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, $52 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $131. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book eight months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KRK to HEL.
July is the cheapest month for flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, 60.59% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Krakow to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is around 29 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near KRK:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KRK to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometers away to the west, its top attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are among the biggest draws.