Smoking in Balice John Paul II International Airport, Kraków (KRK)

Krakow International Airport, Palarnia

Airport Rating

5

Before and After Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminal.

After Security Smoking

Feedback and photos from John P., Jan 2024: The only smoking cubicle is now by Gate 1 next to the IQOS one.

 

Update from Maiski , May 2023: 6-person smoking booth near gate 1. Photo Below

Update from John P, Dec 2021: Krakow's smoking cabinet is now even smaller and can only hold 4 people with a really tight squeeze (opposite gate 2 now).

Update from Patryk H, August 2021: Smoking cabinet by the gate 18 no longer there. No smoking area for gate 12-18 if u pass second border security.

Official Information from Airport, August 2021: Tak, palarnia jest otwarta, ale może w niej przebywać tylko jedna osoba. (Yes, the smoking room is open, but only one person is allowed in it.)

Further Information

Official Website

Balice John Paul II International Airport (KRK), located 11 km west of Kraków in southern Poland, is the country’s second-busiest airport after Warsaw Chopin Airport. Named after Pope John Paul II, the airport serves as a major gateway for domestic and international travelers, handling over 11 million passengers in 2024. Originally established in 1964, it has undergone significant expansions, including the addition of modern terminals and improved infrastructure. The airport features a 2,550-meter (8,366-foot) concrete runway and serves as a hub for airlines such as LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air, and Ryanair. With efficient transport links, including buses and a nearby train station, KRK provides convenient access to Kraków’s historic city center and the surrounding Małopolska region.