Flight from Manila to Krakow

Krakow is the second most important city in Poland after Warsaw. It also the second most populated city in the country with over 760,000 people. Located on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, this city serves as one of the main economic, cultural and arts and academic in Poland. Krakow is known for its ancient architectures. The Old Town is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The view of cobbled streets and alleys, historic houses, a castle, and medieval churches gives a vibe of the history and culture of the country. Krakow also has other attractions such as a World War II museum namely Oskar Schindler’s Factory, places of Pope John Paul II, the famous Wieliczka Salt Mines and many more. This city is also famous for nightlife scenes. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars around this city.

Best time to fly from Manila to Krakow

The peak season in Krakow will be during the summer season, from June to August. Whereas, the off-peak season happens during the winter season, from December to February. This city receives huge crowds during the summer season because the weather is perfect for them to visit outdoor places such as monuments, heritage sites and parks. There are plenty of festivals that takes places across this city during this period. Meanwhile, the number of visitors is decreasing as the city enters the December month. It is because the weather is cold and snowy. However, there is an increasing number of visitors during Christmas and New Year celebration. Therefore, the best time to visit Krakow is during the spring season (March to May) and autumn season (September to November).

Main airport available in Manila and Krakow

Ninoy Aquino International Airport - Ninoy Aquino International Airport is the main international for Manila area. It features four different types of terminals. This airport operates for international and domestic airlines. Among them are Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, Emirates, AirAsia and many more. Besides that, this airport handles for cargo airlines which include MASKargo, FedEx Express, China Airlines Cargo and EVA Air Cargo. The distance between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the city of Manila is about 7 kilometres. By taking a taxi, the taxi fare will be around PHP 380 to PHP 450.

Krakow John Paul II International Airport - Krakow John Paul II International Airport serves for the area Krakow. It is situated in Balice, Poland. This airport receives millions of passengers yearly which brings it as the second busiest airport in the country. This airport consists of two terminals and one runway. There are a lot of international and domestic airlines operates in this airport such as Air France, EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air and many more. The visitors can easily get public transportations at this airport such as taxis, trains and buses. For visitors who choose to take a taxi, it will cost around PLN 22, which is about PHP 289.86. The distance between this airport and Krakow City is about 15.3 kilometres.

Climate pattern in Manila and Krakow

Manila has a tropical climate, while Krakow has a cold and temperate climate. The average annual temperature in Krakow is 8.2 degrees Celsius. During the summer season, this city will be hit by hot and humid weather. Rainfall will also occur at any time of this season. As for the winter season, the visitors will experience cold weather and snows frequently happen at this period. For visitors who cannot tolerate cold weather, the visitors are advised to come to this city during the spring and autumn season. The visitors will face mild and windy weather for both seasons. The rain might pour during both seasons as well. Hence, the visitors need to bring along an umbrella during a vacation in Krakow.

Highlight attractions in Krakow

• Wieliczka Salt Mine - Wieliczka Salt Mine is a unique destination to visit in Krakow. It is one of the oldest salt mines in the world. A long time ago, starting from the 13th century, this place produces table salt until the year 2007. Nevertheless, in 1996, the salt mining industry was stopped because the price of salt decreases. Today, it has become a world-class monument and listed in UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage. The visitors can learn about the history of this mine and witness the objects that were used for producing the salts. The visitors will also discover a few statues, sculptures, chapels and an underground lake. There is also a reception room for private occasion purposes.
• St. Mary’s Basilica - St. Mary’s Basilica is one of the top landmarks in Krakow. Located in Main Square, it was first built in the early 13^th century. It was reconstructed in the 14^th century and the design is in Gothic style. This church has declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The height of this church is 880 metres. This church is known for the daily Trumpet Call. The trumpet call is played every hour in a day. The visitors can admire the famous wooden altarpiece made by Veit Stoss. There are also a few statues being displayed in this church. The visitors can go up the tower to witness an incredible view of Krakow City.
• Planty Park - Planty Park is the largest park in Krakow. It covers an area of 21,000 square metres. This park is an ideal destination for those who want to have a relaxing time. This park has 30 smaller gardens. Each garden has a different design. While walking around this park, the visitors will see numerous monuments such as Nicolaus Copernicus, Jan Matejko and old statues. The visitors will also discover ponds, fountains as well as food and drink stalls.