From Tarnów to Kraków-Balice airport – approx. 95 km via the free A4
You are going from Tarnów to the airport in Balice A4 motorway – no tolls, also on the Krakow motorway bypass. You 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 Tarnów to the L1 gate
off-peak driving time
The A4 from Tarnów and the Kraków bypass are free of charge
Which way to go from Tarnów
- Take the A4 towards Kraków – Tarnów-Mościce or Tarnów-Krzyż junction.
- Take the A4 through Brzesko and Bochnia to Krakow.
- 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 Tarnów depending on the flight
| Departure | Leave at the latest | You are on L1 |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 01:55 | 03:15 |
| 09:00 | 04:35 (morning traffic) | 06:15 |
| 13:00 | 08:55 | 10:15 |
| 18:00 | 13:35 (afternoon traffic) | 15:15 |
| 22:00 | 17:55 | 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 Tarnów for a week?
| Position | Expense |
|---|---|
| Fuel there and back (approx. 190 km, 7 l/100 km, 6 PLN/l) | approx. 81 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. ≈ 43 € |
This calculation is approximate. You'll see the parking price for your date immediately in the booking form.
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Tips for those traveling from Tarnów
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 Bochnia and Brzesko
You take the same A4 – from Bochnia about 55 km, from Brzesko about 70 km to L1.
Without payments
The entire route is free – you only pay for fuel and parking.
Questions from drivers from Tarnów
How long does it take to get from Tarnów to Kraków-Balice Airport?
Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes and approx. 95 km via the A4 motorway.
Is the A4 from Tarnów to Balice tolled?
No. The A4 from Tarnów to Krakow and the Krakow motorway bypass are free for passenger cars.
Where to park at Balice airport?
W L1 Parking Balice, 300 m from the terminal, with free shuttle service 24/7. A week costs ≈ €25.
Coming from Tarnów? Leave your car in the parking lot at Krakow Airport and take the shuttle bus to the departures hall.
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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