Krakow Airport

Not Verified | Arrival was late as our plane was delayed leaving but once off and bussed in (no sky bridges) it was relatively straightforward to follow every one else to passport control. Being well-behaved Brits we followed the mainline and were in some of the first arrivals to the passport hall so the majority of the flight arrived after us but didn't wait in line, instead it became a free-for-all for them to individual desks rather than 1 line and then everyone takes their turn at the next available desk. After 20 minutes in the official line moving at a snail's pace (because this line now only had access to 1 desk) we just joined the bun fight but really they should have had officials there doing some crowd control. For departures it was a debacle getting to the airport. The train was cancelled without warning, it didn't turn up and just disappeared off the screen. The next 'train' was actually a replacement service on a bus. But at the bus station there was no sign to indicate where the stop for the replacement service was. We saw an unmarked bus waiting in the centre of a small roundabout, there was no bus stop sign, no shelter, no illuminated destination board or number at the front/side of the bus, no easy pedestrian access to reach this island so we figured this was an out of service bus with the driver taking a break and thought the replacement bus would come and use one of the regular bus stops complete with signage, shelter, timetables, bus ticket machine - how wrong we were, there was no one to ask nearby so we queued at the ticket desk and were waved in the general direction of the bus stops we'd been waiting at, it transpires the one we needed was the unmarked one but why they didn't have a bus stop sign or have it written on the bus, even a basic plane symbol would've sufficed, beggars belief. Finally caught a local bus that took much longer but at least had the destination clearly on it but time was running out so allow plenty of time if you're relying on public transport, the train in theory should be the easiest way - if it isn't cancelled. Going through security was a nightmare. In fact if I don't return to Krakow it'll be the fault of the female officer at security. She made me feel like something not worthy to be under her shoe. I have travelled extensively but have never dealt with anyone ruder in an airport. I'm no dimwit and know what to do at security and never had an issue before. I removed everything I needed to but the trays for the x-ray machine were quite small so by the time I'd removed winter boots, bulky coat, scarf, hat, 2 cabin bags etc I needed a few trays. Everything went through fine, and at the other end I was trying to juggle it all but staff stood over me blatantly playing power games, getting angry at me for not being quick enough, for trying to take the tray's away (I was just trying to get out of the way of the conveyor to regroup), gesticulating and shouting at me - it wasn't busy and she wasn't doing anything else eg searching bags or whatever, so she could have been helping passengers out, instead she was on a power trip humiliating me, forcing me to put the trays on the conveyor back and snarling at me because when I did I didn't know I had to forcibly push it to send it back down, blaming me for other people's trays too. I don't know what her problem is but I don't like being her punchbag. Krakow airport needs to improve.

✅ Trip Verified | Horrible airport. I arrived very early today, 8 hours before my flight. I came early due to various reasons. Hotel couldn’t keep my luggage, there were no available lockers at glowny station etc. On arrival I find out I can’t go through, even though I only have hand luggage due to a six hour rule. Not sure why, when I questioned it at the info desk, the suited guy simply shrugged his shoulders and said, ‘that’s how it is here’. So, I have to kill 2 hours ground side, ok, go to the suitcase bar to get lunch and a drink. Stale hard bread for sandwiches and when asking for a large beer, I get it filled 2/3? On arrival and now going home, the staff are very unfriendly and not approachable at all. Not a great advertisement for Krakow or Poland sadly.

✅ Trip Verified | Nice little airport. Sadly the security staff were rude and difficult. They still think its a communist state. I will avoid this airport in future maybe Poland also.

✅ Trip Verified | My son has a disability. He has a learning disability and difficulty with walking. For the latter he wears a a device to stimulate the muscles in his legs. A battery pack is attached to his side and wires from this go down his legs to adhesive pads whilst other wires go into his trainers. These inevitably set off alarms when he walks through the metal detector. I looked on the Krakow airport website and found information about disability, a welcome desk and I completed their online form. At the information desk in the airport I was told that there was no welcome desk and they had not received the emailed form and, as my son could walk, he could go through security just like everyone else. Of course, my son was nervous especially when the alarm went off. The guard was brusque and was not interested in the letter explaining my son's disability despite the fact it had been translated into Polish. Hidden disabilities clearly need to be part of their training. On the other hand, Doncaster were absolutely brilliant.

✅ Trip Verified | Travelled to Krakow on a city break holiday in March 2019 from UK. On arrival we were all very impressed since the last time we visited the airport has undergone a major expansion and improvement. Taxi met us and there were no queues or problems. Based on this we thought we would get to the airport well ahead for our departure and relax before our flight in the 'new' (to us) terminal. Immediate impressions were confusing since most airports have security behind the check-in desks but since we didn't need to checkin there were no signs to proceed to security which was upstairs. Gate was advised as 20, 24-26 so we went through security to find only gate 1 to 18. Security staff were all 'military' style and very unfriendly with a 'take everything off' policy and unnecessary searches - goodness only know what kind of chaos ensues when it is busy! Once through security the tax free shopping was well presented with a good selection but we could only find one Italian restaurant and one coffee shop (both of which were expensive) - no signs to any others and the option to go to the gate and try our luck there not taken up since the gates we saw were just basic seating areas and that was all. We had a pizza and coke in the Italian and although the waiter we had was good the overall impression was of an understaffed and uncaring environment which took ages to fulfil a very simple request. We went to our gate through passport control (eventually notified as 18 from 14-18) to find a further snack bar and toilets but the place was very busy by then and had to stand around for a short time before boarding (no seats left). Travel out to the plane was by bus (as was the case before the terminal upgrade) and then the usual scramble to get up the steps before being soaked in the rain. Didn't see any airbridges at the airport for direct boarding but it was dark so cant be sure if there are any or not. Overall I think the airport has missed a great opportunity to significantly improve what was there before - it looks great but doesn't deliver a relaxed and comprehensive travel experience.

Not Verified | When we arrived to the airport we weren’t really sure what gate to go to as it hadn’t been put up yet, but we did sit down and get a coffee before entering the security check point, which was efficient. After we’d passed through security and headed towards our gate we realised that one of our passports were missing, searched everywhere but couldn’t find it, we headed back to security who searched everything we had and actually managed to run back to where we had our coffee and find the missing passport, they couldn’t have been more helpful, thank you.

✅ Trip Verified | The airport is undergoing a remodelling, drop-off and pick-up by car is hit and miss as there is not enough dedicated space. Also, the staff checking the tickets at the exit (not to exceed 10 min before paying) seem to work very slow on purpose so that most will exceed the 10 min upon waiting to get out. The staff at the airport are generally grumpy and unfriendly (EasyJet staff were helpful, though). Security are always in a bad mood, and shop staff are very unfriendly towards foreigners. We also had an incident where an airport staff opened a sliding door without checking for safety at all, and our son (3) got his arm squeezed. Overall rather bad experience compared to other airports.

✅ Trip Verified | I have travelled through Krakow Airport several times since 2003. Back then it was a charming old airport, of its time but not fit for purpose any more. The transformation has been incredible, from the moment I arrived from my Lufthansa flight on to the air bridge all glass and full of light, which I don’t think I’ve seen at any other airport. The finish of the whole complex is of a high standard. The baggage hall is spacious and arrivals was a breeze. Getting in and out of the substantial car park was no problem. On departure I breezed through security, and did plenty of shopping in the impressive range of shops. Didn’t use any of the food outlets because I had use of the business lounge, which was pleasant, bright and airy, with views onto the apron. Nice range of drinks, snacks, fruit, salads and (I have definitely never seen this before!) they provided real lactose free milk, so I could actually enjoy a cup of tea. It remains to be seen how KRK will maintain these high standards as it deals with growth which will inevitably happen but for now this gem of an airport is like the beautiful city it serves, and the staff were of course charming as you’d expect. Having passed through the new improved KRK I’m now embarrassed for the many British airports I have the misfortune to use regularly and wish the people who redeveloped Krakow would do the same for them too.

✅ Trip Verified | It's one year that I've been using Krakow Airport for traveling across Europe, since I've been living here for the last year. The main thing I'd like to say is Thank you. It is one of my favourite air terminals, with a quiet and cosy atmosphere, polite personnel and very convenient connection with the city centre. It's only once that I've had problems — when it was rush hour and security checks became fairly long to wait for (around half an hour). That's why I'd recommend arriving about 1.5 hours before your departure time if you see many boards in the Departures list, otherwise 1 hour is more than enough.

❌ Not Verified | Quick entry and Baggage Reclaim. The airport is brand new all on one level with Departures at one end and Arrivals at the other end. The usual selection of shops, car rental and other shops. The Check-in was very quick as was the Security check. Train direct from the city, walk down from the station and immediately straight through security on the same level. The Airside facilities are pretty good with the usual selection of shops and eating/drinking places. Overall a good experience.