Bristol to Krakow flights

How long is the flight from Bristol to Kraków?

The flight duration between Bristol and Kraków is approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. The flight path travels in an easterly direction over Germany before descending into Kraków.

What are the most common stopovers?

While there are a select number of direct flights between Bristol and Kraków, common stopovers on the route include Amsterdam, Brussels, and Frankfurt.

What documentation do I need to fly to Kraków from Bristol?

British citizens require a valid passport that is valid for the duration of your stay in Poland. Visa-free entry is good for up to 90 days for citizens of the UK and many other nations. Poland is part of the Schengen Area.

Is there a time change from Bristol to Kraków?

Poland operates on Central European Time, which is one hour of the United Kingdom's GMT.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Kraków?

Summers in Kraków are generally warm and dry, with no special clothing required. However, winters can be extremely cold with heavy snowfall, making waterproof boots and a thick coat essential for travel between November and March.

Airlines which operate services between Bristol and Kraków include the following:

• Easyjet, a British low-cost carrier with an extensive network of flights across Europe and beyond
• Ryanair, a budget Irish airline headquartered in Dublin, offering flights to over 30 Europen countries
• KLM, the national carrier and largest airline of the Netherlands
• Lufthansa, Germany's flagship airline based in Frankfurt
• flybmi, a Britsh airline with flights across the UK and Europe

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• June is an excellent time to visit Kraków, when the weather is mild and before the peak summer season commences in July. Temperatures in the low 20s C are common and rainfall is low, making it an ideal time for sightseeing in the city.
• Visit Kraków in September for cheaper prices than in summer, but with the benefit of long summer days. Mild temperatures prevail, with average daily highs of 15-16 degrees C. Enjoy the many concerts, festivals, and outdoor markets going on around the city.
• During December Kraków is adorned in festive decorations, and Christmas markets are held across the city. This is an excellent time for some holiday shopping, and to soak up the festive atmosphere with a mulled wine in a Polish cafe.

Bristol is served by Bristol International Airport, the ninth-busiest in the United Kingdom.

Useful information about Bristol International Airport (BRS)

Bristol International Airport is south-west of the city in Lulsgate Bottom, roughly 8 miles from the centre of Bristol.

How to get to the airport:

• By road: A38 from Bristol city centre, about 30 minutes. Taxis drop off passengers outside the terminal building.
• By bus: Bristol Airport Flyer and A1 bus connect the city to the airport in about 30 minutes. The Bristol Airport Flyer stops at Temple Meads Railway Station and the Bus & Coach Station.

Services: Cash and currency facilities, fast-track security services, shops, bars and restaurants, special assistance services.

Kraków has one main airport, officially known as Kraków John Paul II International Airport.

Useful information about Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK)

Kraków John Paul II International Airport is located approximately 7 miles west of the city, and is the second-busiest airport in Poland after Warsaw.

How to get to Kraków from the airport:

• By train: service to Kraków G?ówny railway station, 20 to 30 minutes.
• By bus: city buses 208 and 252 operate hourly services between the airport and central Kraków, 30 minute travel time.

Services: lost property services, post office, ATM, chapel, VIP services, shops, bars and restaurants.

• Stroll around and stop for a coffee in Kraków's Main Market Square.
• Visit Wawel Castle, with its exquisite art collection.
• Take a bus to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, filled with unique sculptures carved out of the rock salt.
• Take a photo outside Krakow's St. Mary's Basilica.
• Explore Kazimierz, the trendy Jewish quarter of the city.
• Visit Oscar Schindler's Factory, now housing art and history museums.
• Pay your respects at the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and museum.