Nottingham to Kraków flights
Kraków lies 1,489 km (925 mi) east of Nottingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Nottingham | Kraków | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Poland |
| Population | 323,632 | 816,614 |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | EMA, 18 km out | KRK, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | KW5–NG7 | 30-001–31-999 |
Clocks in Kraków are 1 h ahead of Nottingham right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands 3 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kraków
Crossing from United Kingdom into Poland: money changes from the Pound to the Zloty (PLN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nottingham
Nottingham is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,495 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Birmingham Airport (BHX, 69 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 87 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 87 km).
Arriving in Kraków
Kraków is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,366 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraków John Paul II International Airport | KRK | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,366 ft | 791 ft |
| Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | KTW | 76 km (47 mi) | 10,499 ft | 995 ft |
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Staying in Kraków
Our booking partner lists 2,532+ places to stay in Kraków (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 605 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (356), and 24 are five-star. Across 850 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 978,310 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kraków from Nottingham?
1,489 km (925 mi) in a straight line, east of Nottingham.
How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Kraków by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nottingham and Kraków?
Kraków is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Nottingham to Kraków flights?
Typically East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK); Kraków also has KTW.
What currency do I need in Kraków?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Kraków?
Our booking partner lists 2,532+ places to stay in Kraków, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.