KRK Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Krakow Airport
If you’re looking to avoid the queues in Krakow Airport, you can check in online up to 48 hours before your flight, directly with your airline. You can then use the Self Service Bag Drop (SSBD) to quickly check your luggage once you arrive at departures, Krakow Airport. Your other option is to use the check-in desks at the airport. At your airline’s desk, you can check in for your flight, get your boarding pass and check any luggage items you don’t want to carry on the plane. So you know exactly what time to check in and when your flight departs, you can use our Krakow Airport Live Departures Tracker located above.
Check-in desk location – You will find the check-in desks at the airport in Krakow departures on Floor 1.
When to arrive at Krakow Airport?
For the exact time you should arrive to departures at Krakow Airport and for your flight’s check-in desk opening times, we recommend researching your specific airline. However, as a general rule, you can arrive at KRK Airport:
- International flights: At least 2 hours before departure.
- Domestic flights: Around 1.5 hours before your flight.
- European flights: Around 1.5 hours before your flight.
What’s next?
Once you have received either your paper boarding pass or your electronic boarding pass, you can make your way through to security. Before you enter the security area, a member of staff will ask to see your ID and boarding pass, so be sure to have these on hand. You will then enter the queue for one of the security lines and wait your turn.
Once you are at the front of the line, you will be asked to place all your personal belongings in the bins provided. Be sure to completely empty your pockets of all items. If you’re travelling with any liquids, they must be under 100 ml, or you will need to discard them at this time. You will then walk through the body scanners to collect your personal items on the other side.
Once through security, you will enter the airport’s Krakow departures. Here, you can use the screens provided to see your flight’s departure gate and boarding time.
*There is a dedicated fast-track line at Krakow Airport, which can be used by Business Class and First Class passengers, Kraków Airport Loyalty Prestige members, and some passengers that have paid for the ‘Plus’ upgrade.
What to do in Departures at Krakow Airport?
When it comes to things to do, eat and buy in Krakow Airport departures, you will be spoilt for choice. The departure hall is equipped with many modern amenities, such as a Business Lounge, spacious bathrooms, shower facilities, a prayer room, a smoking area, charging stations, complimentary Wi-Fi, water refill stations, and family rooms for nursing or changing babies in comfort. There are also grab-and-go snack options, along with many sit-down dining choices for you to enjoy while you wait for your flight. For those last-minute gifts or tax-free purchases, you can visit the Krakow Airport departures Duty-Free, or one of the many popular brand stores available in departures.
*Discover even more things to see and do in KRK Airport in our complete Krakow Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to arrive at Krakow Balice Airport?
It’s advisable to arrive at Krakow Airport at least 2 hours before an international or non-Schengen flight and 1.5 hours before a domestic or Schengen flight. However, we do recommend checking with your airline for exact arrival and departure times.