Krakow Airport ? full name Krakow's John Paul II International Airport ? is located 15 kilometres west from Krakow by the A4 Expressway to Silesia. Public transport to Krakow Airport consists of a bus service that operates every 20 ? 40 minutes between the airport and Krakow, and a shuttle train service links Krakow's John Paul II International Airport in Balice with the Krakow Glowny main rail station in the city centre. On average, trains run every thirty minutes between 4 a.m. and midnight.

Krakow Airport is Poland's second busiest airport after Warsaw, and handles 2.4 million passengers a year. As such, Krakow Airport has plenty of amenities for its travellers. There are plenty of eateries and shops to explore, including the standard Duty Free, perfumery and newsstands. There is also a Post Office and a currency exchange as well as ATM points.

A Business Lounge allows passengers on international flights to relax and/or work for an equivalent of roughly 20 euro. It's outfitted with computer, internet connection, satellite TV, printer, copier, fax machine, public phone, the Polish and foreign press, visual information, plus sweets and soft as well as alcoholic drinks.

For parents, Krakow Airport provides a fully equipped baby changing room and there is also a first aid room available to all.