Flights to Krakow Sneaky Cheaper Flights and Insurance
Flights To Krakow
Hello, I'm Jim, and I've put this site together so that anyone travelling to Poland and especially Krakow can get the best and the cheapest options for their travel trip.
Specifically I've put information and details together for your travel insurance too, so for any emergency either travel or medical - you can find resources here for you. Also if you are looking for a cheap sneaky way to get there then read below.
Which Airlines fly to Krakow? Direct:
Ryanair, EasyJet
In-Direct:
Lufthansa, United, Transavia.com, Air France, LOT, Norwegian, TAP, Austrian Airlines, Air Berlin, Asiana Airlines, Czech Airlines, Condor, Delta, Brussels Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, Aer Lingus, KLM.com, germanwings, TUIfly, US Airways, Bmi, Jet Air
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Sneaky Cheap Route - Fly to Katowice
Katowice is only 40 mins (80km) from Krakow by Taxi, and there are direct flights to Katowice for far less than Krakow. Try EasyJet, WizzAir and Ryan Air for direct options.
For the best value for money and comfort - Easyjet is now in my eyes far better than any of the others. Lufthansa always seems to be the most expensive - and everytime I fly Ryanair I feel like I'm getting on a bus.
What to check on Your Travel Policy: Check your cover has included - pre-existing medical conditions. Some policies will not pay out if you have a pre-existing medical condition which results in a claim.
High excesses - The higher the policy excess the lower the premium usually is. This is not always clear with travel insurance companies until a medical claim is made and you find out that your claim falls within the excess.
Wear and tear on baggage claims – Home insurance typically provides 'new for old' cover. Most travel insurance policies do not provide this cover as standard
Policies with very specific exclusions – especially in an attempt to get premiums to the lowest level possible will use difficult exclusions which inevitably trap people through the claims process. For example skiing often isn't covered and some policies insist on police reports where is might be very difficult to obtain in reality.
Missed connections, If you are delayed getting to the airport and as a consequence miss your flight connection, most policies will not cover the additional costs that may occur as a result so flight changes or hotels stays will nto be covered.
6 Reasons why you won’t buy travel insurance
1) The chances of my flight being delayed or canceled is very slim. WRONG: Travel delays and cancellations due to weather, faulty aircraft or strike actions are on the increase.
2) My luggage has never been lost or delayed. REALITY: The largest airline in the world has problems and delays with 26 out of every 1000 bags. Can you really afford to be part of that statistic?
3) I live in Europe all healthcare is free. FACT: Healthcare is free if you travel with a completed E111 form. However repatriation is not. If you need to get home and be treated close to your family, you or your family will need to pay for this.
4) I have never cancelled a trip. REALITY: One day you will have to. You cannot predict your health in advance and if you fall ill and cannot travel you will need to cancel. Travel Insurance will pay your flight costs. Remember also, airlines are stricter nowadays on who they allow to travel. If you look ill they won't let you board the plane.
5) My credit card covers me. FACT: Your credit card insurance will probably cover your actual travel insurance but most won't include medical as well. A specific travel insurance will cover you for both.
6) I'll get it with my plane ticket. BETTER: An annual policy is usually only twice the amount you'll pay for a one trip policy. Therefore is pays to get an annual one - that way you will have to deal with once!
10 Best Sights in Krakow
Wawel Royal Castle: This fantastic castle was built on the shores of Vistula and has been used since then for many things – a military base, government offices and of course a royal residence. Tours around the castle take you through the Armoury and the dragons den which is a cave on the hill that features a legend about a dragon slain by Krakus the city’s founder. The castle is a spectacular site and well worth a visit.
Explore the Europe’s largest medieval market square 200 metres square – the Market Square of Krakow (Rynek G?ówny) ranks as one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, and features many historical sites and places of interest in and around it. For centuries it was the most important public place. Today it serves as Krakow’s gravitation center and the natural meeting and start point for any outing and has lots a pubs and bars around the edge enticing anyone to visit a relax with the view. At Christmas it becomes a spectacular market.
Royal Route Be sure to walk what is known as the Royal Route: Starting at Floria?ska Gate make your way past the Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) and St. Mary’s Cathedral in the Main Market Square, and down ul. Grodzka where you will pass the Church of St. Peter and Paul. The walk concludes at the Wawel Castle – the most known landmark on the city.
The Krakow Bagel Look out for street sellers vending fresh bagels and pretzels. Apparently they first appeared here in 17th century as a present in honor of King Sobieksi III, who saved Europe from the Turkish hordes. The bagels are still the same and taste delicious.
Vistula River You can get a boat ride along the river which offers some of the best views of the city – the castle especially looks good at night.
Stroll around the Old Jewish Quarter To the south of Wawel Castle, the Old Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) is another unmissable place. The main points of interest here are the Old Synagogue and the Remuh Synagogue and the cemetery. Those following the Jewish trail should also pay a visit to Oskar Schindler’s factory in the Podgórze district.
Witness the horror of Auschwitz and Birkenau (Auschwitz 2) concentration camp Words can not describe the horror of Auschwitz, a city where Jewish life and culture flourished for 500 years and which became a grave for more then 1,1 million people. Today the memorial and museum present the silent blocks, torture cells, belongings and photographs of many nationalities murdered here. Birkenau probably represents it more darkly that the main Auschwitz camp.
The Wieliczka Mine This Mine was created by nature 15 million years ago. It has 9 floors ranging down to over 300 metres in depth. The tour shows a series of chambers full of carvings, statues, two underground chapels, all completely made of salt, and the salt lake. Wieliczka is 15km away by train/bus from main train station. Unmissable.
Zakopane and Tatra mountains Set in the Tatra mountains – Zakopane is known as Poland’s winter capital and at one stage was even a candidate city to host the 2006 Winter Olympics. Apart from nice ski slopes, do not miss a chance to visit the Tatra National Park featuring Poland’s highest peak, post-glacial caves, brown bears, falcons and marmots. This is one of the best kept secrets to visitors and it where all the Krakow people go for their winter skiing