Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK): what you need to know
Krakow's timezone is UTC+1, making Krakow five hours ahead of Ottawa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your YOW to KRK flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Right now, ج.م. 22,869 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 38,643. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from YOW to KRK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near YOW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Reserve a hotel close to KRK if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent and explore beyond Krakow's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice about one week before your travel date.
Getting from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to central Krakow
From J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, Krakow is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice. For a quieter experience, go to Krakow in April.
When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Krakow, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YOW to KRK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Krakow. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science.
Lodz is another sought-after destination in Poland and is around 193 kilometres north of Krakow. No journey is complete without dropping by Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
