From Rzeszów to Kraków-Balice Airport – approx. 180 km free of charge
Is your flight from Krakow? You're traveling from Rzeszów to Balice Airport. A4 motorway – toll-free along the entire routeYou leave your car in L1 Parking Balice 300 m from the terminal, and a free shuttle bus takes you to the departure hall in about 2 minutes.
from the center of Rzeszów to gate L1
off-peak driving time
A4 Rzeszów–Kraków and the Krakow bypass are free of charge
Which way to go from Rzeszów
- Take the A4 towards Krakow.
- Take the A4 through Dębica, Tarnów and Bochnia.
- Krakow's motorway bypass (via Wieliczka) head towards Katowice.
- Exit to the Balice airport, then Na Lotnisko Street and the L1 markings.
Departure time from Rzeszów depending on the flight
| Departure | Leave at the latest | You are on L1 |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 01:05 | 03:15 |
| 09:00 | 03:45 (morning traffic) | 06:15 |
| 13:00 | 08:05 | 10:15 |
| 18:00 | 12:45 (afternoon traffic) | 15:15 |
| 22:00 | 17:05 | 19:15 |
Times are shown for the selected traveller type – Classic by default, i.e. arriving at the car park 2 h 45 min before take-off. For flights outside the Schengen area (e.g. to the UK), add 30 minutes.
How much does it cost to travel by car from Rzeszów for a week?
| Position | Expense |
|---|---|
| Fuel there and back (approx. 360 km, 7 l/100 km, 6 PLN/l) | approx. 152 PLN |
| Road tolls | 0 PLN |
| L1 Parking Balice – 7 days with 24/7 transfer | ≈ €25 |
| Total for the entire car, regardless of the number of people | approx. ≈ 59 € |
This calculation is approximate. You'll see the parking price for your date immediately in the booking form.
Work out when to leave and what the drive costs for your flight →
Tips for those traveling from Rzeszów
Morning departure
If your flight is at 6:00, you will be leaving at night – if you are tired, take a break at a rest area along the way.
Traffic jams on the ring road
The Krakow ring road can be congested in the mornings and afternoons. During these hours, add about 20 minutes.
From Dębica and Ropczyce
You take the same A4 – from Dębica about 135 km to L1.
Questions from drivers from Podkarpacie
How long does it take to get from Rzeszów to Kraków-Balice Airport?
Approx. 2 hour 10 minutes and approx. 180 km via the A4 motorway.
Is the A4 from Rzeszów to Kraków toll-free?
No. The A4 from Rzeszów to Kraków and the Kraków motorway bypass are free for passenger cars.
Where to park at Balice airport for longer periods?
W L1 Parking Balice, 300 m from the terminal. 7 days costs ≈ €25, and 14 days – ≈ €41, with 24/7 transfer.
From Rzeszów, the most convenient way to leave your car is at the Balice airport – see how much a week of parking costs.
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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