Travel safely with Welcome Pickups
Net Safety Score
We’ve introduced a metric indicating how safe travellers feel when using our services during the COVID-19 pandemic. After every ride, we ask each traveller to leave a review.
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20 minute gap between transfers
Following each ride, our drivers have at least 20 minutes to thoroughly clean the surfaces of the car and ventilate the cabin.
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Regular Car Sanitisation
Our drivers thoroughly sanitise and disinfect cars according to Welcome Safety Protocol
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Contactless ride
When you book, you can request to have zero contact with the driver during the transfer with just one click. In this case, the driver won’t help you with your luggage or shake hands.
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Sanitiser in every car
We provide hand sanitisers and hand wipes for all our travellers. Our drivers have their own sanitiser, which they use before and after every ride
World-class Krakow airport taxi service
Friendly, English speaking drivers, direct transfers to your hotel, unbeatable prices and private, air-conditioned vehicles, you can only get this kind of service with a Krakow airport taxi. Forget about pushing your way through crowded airports and public transport and save precious time waiting in queues. Instead, make your way directly to your hotel in the city centre with a Welcome Balice airport transfer.
As you make your way through Krakow airport, you will see your friendly driver waiting for you, holding a big sign with your name on it. He will then proceed to lend a hand with your heavy luggage and lead you to your pre-selected vehicle. While you enjoy your relaxing transfer from Krakow airport, your driver will share with you a wealth of local knowledge about the top things to see and do in the city.
Your convenience is our top priority, that’s why all of our drivers receive live updates on your plane’s arrival time at Krakow airport. So no matter what time you land, your personal driver will be there waiting to greet you and take you directly to your hotel.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
24/7 Email & Phone support
How much does a taxi cost?
(05:00 - 24:00)
(00:00 - 05:00)
The Welcome Balice airport taxi fleet
At Welcome Pickups, we believe that the customer’s convenience and safety come first. That’s why we have a fleet of Krakow airport taxis that will suit every group size. Choose from our stylish sedans that fit up to 4 people or our spacious minivans that can comfortably transfer up to 8.
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Directions for your transfer from Krakow airport
John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice is the second busiest airport in Poland and is the main hub for domestic and international flights in Krakow. The shortest route from Krakow airport to the city centre of Krakow is 17km and the transfer from Krakow airport shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes. Once your driver exits the airport compound, he will take zjazd Rogoziany avenue to the IV Obwodnica highway towards Krakow. He will then continue right on Pasternik street which will later become Opolka highway. Further down the road, your driver will turn right on to Aleja 29 Listopada, which is the main avenue entering the city and head south until he reaches the local reads to your hotel.
Why choose a Krakow airport taxi?
Nothing says vacation like a private car that will whisk you off to your hotel in a matter of minutes. No need to wait in long lines or drag your luggage through bus and train stations. Taking a Balice airport taxi is the only way to get directly to your accommodation in the city centre of Krakow. Plus, there’s no need to worry about miscommunication or getting lost in a new city as all of our fully trained drivers speak fluent English. Sit back, relax and let Welcome Pickups take care of all your transfer needs.
Taxi fare for your Krakow airport transfer
The official Krakow airport taxi drivers don’t offer a set rate fee for the journey into the city centre of Krakow. Instead, they will calculate your fee using a taximeter based on distance. The total cost of your transfer will be approximately 22€, however, additional costs may be added for travelling late at night, excess luggage and number of people travelling. To have peace of mine with a flat-rate fee, we suggest booking your Krakow airport transfer in advance.
The benefits of booking a Welcome Airport Taxi
What makes Welcome Pickups superior to other transfer companies is our fully personalised travel packages that we provide. We offer various benefits and travel extras from the moment you land in Krakow airport until the day you leave. That’s why booking your Krakow airport transfer is just the beginning. Welcome Pickups allows you to purchase your skip-the-line tickets in advance for the most famous attractions of Krakow, such as the magical Wieliczka Salt Mine, the National Museum of Kraków, and the impressive Wawel Castle. On the day of your pickup at Krakow airport, your tickets will be handed to you by your driver, so you can save time by skipping the big line-ups at the ticket counters. In addition, Welcome offers private and shared experiences in Krakow at unbeatable prices. We hand-pick exclusive 5-star providers so that you can pre-book your experiences based on real customer reviews.