The left side offers the only real scenic payoff on this short flight: a glimpse of Warsaw's river skyline at takeoff and, more importantly, the distant Tatra Mountains during the Kraków approach. The right side stays over flat, monotonous Polish lowlands for the entire route.
Flight Path
Central Polish lowlands near Łódź, patchwork farmland, and the Pilica River valley before the terrain begins rising gently toward the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland
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Takeoff from WAW
LEFTDeparting WAW toward the south for Krakow, the left-turning climb keeps Warsaw's city center and the Vistula River's distinctive bends in view briefly before the route levels out over farmland. The right side mostly shows flat, featureless Mazovian plains.
Landing at KRK
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into KRK (runway 25), the aircraft descends heading west, putting the Tatra Mountains and the Beskid foothills to the south on the left side of the cabin. The right side faces north toward flat, unremarkable countryside.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Okecie (WAW) to Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Warsaw to Krakow. The left side offers the only real scenic payoff on this short flight: a glimpse of Warsaw's river skyline at takeoff and, more importantly, the distant Tatra Mountains during the Kraków approach. The right side stays over flat, monotonous Polish lowlands for the entire route.
What can I see during takeoff from Okecie in Warsaw?
During takeoff from Okecie (WAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing WAW toward the south for Krakow, the left-turning climb keeps Warsaw's city center and the Vistula River's distinctive bends in view briefly before the route levels out over farmland. The right side mostly shows flat, featureless Mazovian plains. Notable sights include: Vistula River bends, Warsaw city skyline, Wilanów district greenery.
What can I see when landing at Balice Jp Ii International Airport in Krakow?
When landing at Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into KRK (runway 25), the aircraft descends heading west, putting the Tatra Mountains and the Beskid foothills to the south on the left side of the cabin. The right side faces north toward flat, unremarkable countryside. Notable sights include: Tatra Mountains, Beskid foothills, Kraków's Old Town skyline, Vistula River near Wawel Castle.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Krakow?
The flight from Okecie (WAW) to Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) takes 0h 50m.
What does the Warsaw to Krakow flight path pass over?
Central Polish lowlands near Łódź, patchwork farmland, and the Pilica River valley before the terrain begins rising gently toward the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland