Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Kraków Airport (KRK) to the Old Town and Kazimierz, plus the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Oświęcim for Auschwitz-Birkenau and Zakopane.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Kraków John Paul II International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Kraków takes you from Balice to hotels and apartments in the Old Town and Kazimierz, and further out to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Oświęcim for the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, and Zakopane in the Tatra Mountains.
Our Kraków airport transfers start in the public arrivals hall on the ground floor, just after the baggage-claim exit, where your driver waits for you. We track your flight, so a late landing does not leave you without a ride.
You get a fixed price per vehicle before you fly, in sizes from sedans for couples and business travelers to vans for families and groups. Every Kraków airport transfer goes door to door, whether you are staying at an Old Town hotel, an apartment in Kazimierz, a hotel in Wieliczka or a mountain guesthouse in Zakopane.
Our Kraków airport shuttle is a private van for your party only: it leaves as soon as you have your bags and goes straight to your address, with no stops for other passengers. There is room for suitcases and, in winter, ski bags, so it suits families, groups and travelers heading on to Zakopane.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) is in the village of Balice, west of Kraków. All passenger flights use one terminal, with separate gate areas for Schengen and non-Schengen flights, and a covered walkway links it with the airport railway station, the multi-storey car park and an on-site hotel.
On a flight from outside the Schengen Area, such as from the UK, Turkey or the Middle East, you go through passport control; flights from Schengen countries normally arrive without a passport check. Baggage claim is on the ground floor, free luggage trolleys are available in the arrivals hall, and car rental desks are opposite the arrivals hall exit.
Kraków is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
Schengen entry. Poland is in the Schengen Area. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
Polish złoty. Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro, and cards are widely accepted.
Offers in the arrivals hall. Unauthorized taxis may charge more, so turn down drivers who approach you inside the arrivals hall and look for your pre-booked driver.
Winter weather. Winters in Kraków are cold and can bring snow, so pack warm layers between late autumn and early spring, especially for a trip up to Zakopane.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Kraków John Paul II International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At KRK
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the public arrivals hall on the ground floor, after the baggage-claim exit. Confirm the exact spot and a phone contact with your provider before you fly.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
KRK Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel KRK
From where you're staying back to Kraków John Paul II International Airport.
Round trip
KRK Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Kraków John Paul II International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Schengen entry rules
Poland is in the Schengen Area, so non-EU visitors from non-Schengen flights are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System at passport control.
Official taxis
Use Kraków Airport Taxi, the airport's official partner, at the covered stand by the terminal rather than drivers who approach you inside.
Polish złoty
Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro, and cards are widely accepted.
Central European Time
Kraków is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Your driver waits in the public arrivals hall on the ground floor, just after the baggage-claim exit. All passenger flights use the same terminal, so the meeting place is the same for every flight.
The airport is in Balice, about 11 km west of Kraków's city center. Travel time by road depends on traffic on the A4 motorway, which can be slower at rush hour.
Yes. Balice is the village where Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) stands, and the airport was formerly called Kraków–Balice Airport. It is the main airport for Kraków.
Yes. We drive you door to door to hotels and apartments in the Old Town, Kazimierz and anywhere else in Kraków. Give us the full address when you book.
Yes. Your private transfer goes straight from the airport to Wieliczka, southeast of Kraków, to your hotel there or to the salt mine, with no change of train and no carrying bags through stations.
Yes. Oświęcim is west of Kraków, and there is no direct train from the airport. We drive you from the airport to the Memorial or to your hotel in Oświęcim; give us the address or your visit time when you book.
Yes. Zakopane is in the Tatra Mountains south of Kraków, and there is no direct train from the airport. Tell us about ski or snowboard bags when you book so we assign a vehicle with room for them.
Kraków Airport has one passenger terminal for all domestic and international flights, with separate gate areas for Schengen and non-Schengen flights. Every arriving passenger comes out into the same arrivals hall.
Yes. Give the full address, the apartment number and any gate or access instructions when you book, so your driver can find you and you can load your bags without delay.
No. Unauthorized taxis may charge more, so turn down drivers who approach you inside the arrivals hall. Your pre-booked driver waits for you there.
We track the arrival of the flight on your reservation, so your driver adjusts to a delay. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is cancelled, tell customer service so we can move your pickup.
Yes. Book a return from your hotel or apartment in Kraków, Wieliczka or Zakopane. All flights use the same terminal, so just give us your flight time when you book.
Poland is in the Schengen Area, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport control. On a flight from outside Schengen you pass passport control first. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
Kraków is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October. Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro, and cards are widely accepted.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that takes travelers between the airport and their hotel or address; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other airport information, see our Kraków John Paul II International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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