Most Poland flights from the US head into Warsaw Chopin International Airport (WAW) or Gdansk Lech Walesa International Airport (GDN), as they are the biggest international airports serving flights from the US.
The best time to travel to Poland is June - August because of the dry and warm weather. However, if you want to avoid the summer crowds of tourists, September - October is also a great time with even lower prices. The cheapest months to fly to Poland are February and March.
Recommended time to visit: The most popular time for sightseeing in Poland is during the warmer and drier summer months of June - August. However, if you'd like to avoid the summer crowds then the shoulder seasons of spring (March - April) and autumn (September - October) see pleasant weather and lower prices.
There are two international airports located within several dozen km of Auschwitz – Krakow Balice Airport (60 km) and Katowice-Pyrzowice (70 km). To get to Auschwitz from Krakow Balice you can take a train, bus (around 2 hours) or taxi (around 1 hour).
Low season (November–February) is best for photography and budget travel. Prices drop during the winter months when visitors are few, which makes it an excellent time for budget travelers to visit.
Areas to avoid in Krakow include some of the old residential areas and the city's outskirts. There are also interesting tourist destinations in places further out. A perfect example is the raw architecture of Nowa Huta. This utopian district will melt the heart of every photographer and history lover.
As one of the country's oldest and most culturally significant cities, Krakow is steeped in legends and folklore, as well as heart wrenching history. The city boasts a stunning blend of architectural wonders, including Gothic churches, Renaissance palaces, and Baroque-style buildings.
The cost of living in Poland is noticeably more affordable than in the UK and in other European countries such as Portugal and Spain. The table below offers insights into the cost of living in Poland compared to UK, as it compares the average prices of various goods and services.