Poland holidays

1 destination in Poland, with real fares from London Heathrow. Compare them in the trip search, or pick one below.

Highlights

Kraków pairs a UNESCO-listed medieval centre with one of Europe's largest market squares, still a working city rather than a museum piece.

Why go

A historic centre on the UNESCO World Heritage List, built around Europe's largest medieval market square.
Wawel Hill, a former royal residence and burial site for Poland's kings, rising directly above the old town at its edge.
Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter just south of the centre, with its own synagogues and a quieter character than the main square.

Worth knowing

The Main Market Square and the approach to Wawel get very busy through summer, especially around midday.
Kraków's old town is compact, so a longer stay usually means day trips further into the region rather than more to see in the centre itself.

Krakow
City · Poland
€78 from London Heathrow17h 20m, 1 stop

Fares are one-way prices from London Heathrow, per traveller, checked regularly against Travelpayouts — indicative, not live quotes. See the packages page for real return windows with dates.

When to go

Spring: Mild and green, with the market square comfortable to sit out in before the summer crowds build.
Summer: Warm and busy, the market square and surrounding streets at their fullest, with long evenings for outdoor dining.
Autumn: Cool and quieter, good timing for the old town and Kazimierz without peak crowds.
Winter: Cold, with markets around the main square through December and museums a good option on short days.

Weather across Poland

Monthly highs and rainfall averaged across Poland’s 1 published destination — one place inside that set can run warmer or cooler than this. Gold months are the best weather fit by our formula.

Best overall: May · June · July · August
Hottest: August · 26°C
Wettest: September · 98mm

January, averaged across these destinations: daily high 4°C, 70mm rainfall.
February, averaged across these destinations: daily high 7°C, 63mm rainfall.
March, averaged across these destinations: daily high 11°C, 41mm rainfall.
April, averaged across these destinations: daily high 13°C, 70mm rainfall.
May, averaged across these destinations: daily high 20°C, 58mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
June, averaged across these destinations: daily high 24°C, 64mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
July, averaged across these destinations: daily high 26°C, 97mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
August, averaged across these destinations: daily high 26°C, 74mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
September, averaged across these destinations: daily high 21°C, 98mm rainfall.
October, averaged across these destinations: daily high 16°C, 55mm rainfall.
November, averaged across these destinations: daily high 8°C, 47mm rainfall.
December, averaged across these destinations: daily high 4°C, 65mm rainfall.

What it costs

An inexpensive restaurant meal runs around €9. A budget hotel room is typically around €42/night, €71 mid-range. These are Poland-wide estimates, not live listing prices.

Getting around

The historic centre and Kazimierz are both flat and close enough to cover on foot; trams reach the parts of the city further out.