Kraków draws visitors all year, and the airport at Balice serves the city from about 11 km west of the centre. For private jet charter at Kraków, the 2,550 metre ILS-equipped runway is well suited to business jets, and the airport is open 24 hours.
General aviation is handled by Excel Handling and LS Airport Services from their base at the airport. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, handling and onward transport, and confirms the details for your date at the time of booking, subject to availability. Kraków's airport works for both business and leisure trips, and the same handling team looks after each of them.
Flying privately to Kraków
The airport states it is open 24 hours, and there is a customs office on site. Runway 07/25 is 2,550 metres by 60 metres of concrete with an ILS.
General aviation is handled by Excel Handling and LS Airport Services, an FBO-style service at ul. Medweckiego 1 in Balice. Fuel is available from two suppliers, and a business lounge and conference room are offered at the airport. Charter-A liaises with the handlers so your arrival, transfer and any paperwork are settled in advance.
Kraków John Paul II airport guide
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| Location | ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1, Balice, 32-083 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EPKK · IATA KRK |
| Region | Lesser Poland (Kraków), Poland |
| Nearest city | Kraków — About 11 km west of the city centre |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – customs office at the airport |
| Runway | 07/25 – 2,550 m × 60 m concrete |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,550 m runway, ILS-equipped |
| Handling / FBO | Excel Handling · LS Airport Services |
| Private terminal | General aviation handled by Excel Handling and LS Airport Services (FBO) at ul. Medweckiego 1, Balice. |
| Airport website | krakowairport.pl |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (krakowairport.pl, lsas.aero, excel-handling.com, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Kraków
Kraków is Poland's most visited historic city, with its market square, Wawel Castle and the old Jewish quarter of Kazimierz. The airport is about 11 km west of the city centre. The city also works as a base for trips to the Tatra mountains and to the salt mine at Wieliczka, both well known to visitors.
Private jet flight times to Kraków
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 760 nm · 1,400 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Manchester | 840 nm · 1,560 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Edinburgh | 900 nm · 1,670 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Paris | 680 nm · 1,260 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Geneva | 595 nm · 1,100 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Nice | 645 nm · 1,190 km | 2 hr 05 min | 1 hr 45 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Kraków is a sector of about 760 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Kraków: your questions answered
Can a private jet fly into Kraków John Paul II Airport?
Yes. The runway is 2,550 metres and ILS-equipped, which suits business jets. Excel Handling and LS Airport Services handle general aviation. Charter-A confirms arrangements for your flight.
Is Kraków Airport open at night?
The airport states that it is open 24 hours. Charter-A confirms your arrival and departure times with the handler when we quote. The hours come from the airport's own operational facilities page, and Charter-A rechecks them before each booking.
Does Kraków Airport have customs?
Yes, a customs office is listed at the airport. Charter-A arranges the clearance details for international flights with the handling agent. A customs office is listed on site, and Charter-A will confirm the procedure for your flight.
How far is Kraków Airport from the city centre?
About 11 km west of the city centre. Charter-A can arrange a car or limousine transfer if you ask at booking. Expect a short drive, and a chauffeur can meet your party if you ask us to arrange one.
How long is the flight from London to Kraków by private jet?
About 2 hr 25 min in a light jet and 2 hr 05 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 760 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Kraków John Paul II Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Kraków John Paul II Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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