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John Paul II International Airport Insider Guide
KRKKraków (KRK) main airport. Compact, straightforward, a couple of lounges.
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30min
Transit to city
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25min
Immigration
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40min
Security buffer
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Leave with 3–6 hours+
Leave the airport?
OK to leave:
3–6h
6–10h
10h+
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Lounges
| Area | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| Main | Business Lounge (Schengen) | PP/Dragon/Paid | Limited | Snacks/drinks | About $30–50 USD |
| Main | Non-Schengen lounge | PP/Dragon/Paid | Limited | Snacks/drinks | About $30–50 USD |
Basic PP lounges in both zones.
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Traveler notes
- Security/immigration can spike at peaks; add buffer.
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Sleep / Rest
- Basic seating; lounges better.
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Food
- Polish snacks and standard chains; quality ok.
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Showers
- Uncommon; assume none.
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Luggage Storage
- Limited; travel light.
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Transit to City
- Train: ~20–25 minutes to Kraków Główny; cheap and easy.
- Taxi: 20–40 minutes depending on traffic.
- Buffer: Back at KRK 3h intl, 2h Schengen.
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Buy in city. ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in PLN. Wi‑Fi: Free.
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