From Katowice to Kraków-Balice Airport – approx. 70 km and an hour's drive
From the center of Katowice to the airport in Balice you go practically all the time on the A4 motorwayYou don't enter Krakow at all because L1 Parking Balice It's located at the A4 exit to the airport. You leave your car 300 m from the terminal, and a free shuttle bus takes you to the departure hall in about 2 minutes.
from the center of Katowice to gate L1
off-peak driving time
A4 toll gates in Mysłowice and Balice (free from 16/03/2027)
Which way to go from Katowice
- Take the A4 towards Kraków – from the center the fastest way is through the Murckowska junction.
- The goal in Mysłowice – fee PLN 18 per passenger car.
- Take the A4 through Jaworzno and Chrzanów – this is the longest, quietest section of the route.
- The goal in Balice – second fee PLN 18, immediately after the exit to the airport and Na Lotnisko Street.
- Look for L1 markings – after parking, you walk to the bus that will take you to the terminal.
Departure time from Katowice depending on the flight
| Departure | Leave at the latest | You are on L1 |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 02:45 | 03:45 |
| 09:00 | 05:25 (morning traffic) | 06:45 |
| 13:00 | 09:45 | 10:45 |
| 18:00 | 14:25 (afternoon traffic) | 15:45 |
| 22:00 | 18:45 | 19:45 |
We assume you arrive at the parking lot 2 hours and 15 minutes before departure. For flights outside the Schengen area (e.g., to the UK), add 30 minutes.
How much does it cost to travel by car from Katowice for a week?
| Position | Expense |
|---|---|
| Fuel there and back (approx. 140 km, 7 l/100 km, 6 PLN/l) | approx. 58 PLN |
| A4 Katowice–Kraków motorway – 4 toll gates there and back (Mysłowice and Balice, PLN 18 at the toll gate) | 72 PLN |
| L1 Parking Balice – 7 days with 24/7 transfer | ≈ €25 |
| Total for the entire car, regardless of the number of people | ≈ €54 |
From March 16, 2027, the A4 Katowice–Kraków section will be free for passenger cars, reducing the cost of toll gates. You can see the parking price for your date in the booking form.
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Tips for those traveling from Katowice
A4 free from March 2027
The concession for the Katowice–Kraków section ends on March 15, 2027. From March 16, passenger cars will be free of charge.
No highway?
You can take national road 79 through Jaworzno and Chrzanów, without toll gates – it usually takes 30–40 minutes longer.
You are avoiding Krakow
The L1 is just outside Krakow, right next to the A4 exit. You won't be stuck in city traffic or on the ring road.
Questions from drivers from Katowice and Silesia
How long does it take to get from Katowice to Kraków-Balice Airport?
Approx. an hour and approx. 70 km on the A4 motorway, outside rush hours.
How much does the highway from Katowice to Balice airport cost?
On the A4 Katowice–Kraków section, there are toll booths in Mysłowice and Balice – you pass both, which means it costs PLN 36 one way (PLN 18 at the toll booth). From March 16, 2027, the section will be free of charge.
Is it possible to get there without the highway?
Yes, via national road 79 through Jaworzno and Chrzanów, but it usually takes 30–40 minutes longer.
Do I have to enter Krakow?
No. L1 Parking Balice It is located at the A4 exit to the airport, before Krakow.
Where to leave your car after arriving from Katowice? The Balice parking lot is located 300 meters from the terminal – also check the parking fees.
Flying from Balice? Park 300 meters from the terminal.
7 days for ≈ 25 € · free shuttle 24/7 · approx. 2 minutes to the departure hall
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