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Poland holidays from the UK

Kraków’s market square and Wawel Hill, Warsaw’s rebuilt Old Town and the brick waterfront of Gdańsk. A UK consultant arranges your flights, hotels and transfers as one ATOL protected holiday.

Packages from £369 per person, with return flights, hotel and transfers

About 2½ hours away

Direct flights from London to Kraków, Warsaw and Gdańsk, with a one-hour time difference.

Three old towns

Choose Kraków, Warsaw or Gdańsk, each with a walkable historic centre.

Muslim-friendly options

Halal restaurants and mosques in Warsaw and Kraków, and halal meals on request on flights.

ATOL protected

Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416.

Poland holiday packages

Poland holiday packages

Flights, hotel and transfers in one price. Every package can be changed: more nights, a different hotel or another UK airport.

3 packages · guide prices per person

Overview

Poland holiday guide for UK travellers

Poland holidays from the UK pair a flight of around two and a half hours with three very different old towns. Kraków is the most visited, with a medieval market square and a castle on a hill. Warsaw was rebuilt after the Second World War and has parks, museums and many restaurants. Gdańsk sits on the Baltic coast, with brick merchants’ houses along the river. The warmest, most settled months are May to September.

Kraków’s Main Market Square is a large medieval square, with the Cloth Hall in the middle and St Mary’s Basilica at one corner. A short walk south, Wawel Hill has the royal castle and cathedral. Day trips run to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, which many visitors choose to see with respect and time set aside.

Warsaw’s Old Town was rebuilt after 1945 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. South of the centre are Łazienki Park and the Palace on the Isle. Gdańsk lies on the coast in the north, and Sopot, a seaside town with a wooden pier, is a short train ride away. The Baltic is cool: the sea reaches around 17–19°C in July and August.

Where to stay

Where to stay in Poland

Three bases for a first visit. Transfer times are approximate and depend on your hotel.

Towers on Wawel Hill in Kraków, seen through pink blossom

Kraków

City breaks · History · Old town

A medieval market square, the Cloth Hall and St Mary’s Basilica, with Wawel Hill and the Kazimierz district close by. Day trips to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Nearest airport: Kraków Airport (KRK), approx. 30 mins

Packages from £369 pp
A row of tall, pastel-coloured townhouses in Warsaw’s Old Town

Warsaw

City breaks · Museums · Parks

A rebuilt Old Town, the Royal Castle, Łazienki Park and a wide choice of museums, cafés and restaurants, including halal ones.

Nearest airport: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), approx. 25 mins

Packages from £389 pp
Colourful and brick townhouses along the waterfront in Gdańsk

Gdańsk & Sopot

Waterfront · Old town · Baltic coast

Brick merchants’ houses along the river in Gdańsk, and the wooden pier and beach at Sopot, approx. 20 minutes away by train.

Nearest airport: Gdańsk Airport (GDN), approx. 30 mins

Packages from £459 pp
Things to see

Places to see in Poland

A few of the sights to plan your trip around. We can suggest hotels close to the ones you most want to see.

The arcade of the Cloth Hall beside the Main Market Square in Kraków, with cafe tables below
Main Market Square, Kraków
The towers of Wawel Cathedral and the castle above a flower bed in Kraków
Wawel Hill, Kraków
A cobbled street at night, with the medieval Florian’s Gate at the end of it
Florian’s Gate, Kraków
A yellow building at the entrance to a shaft at the Wieliczka Salt Mine, with visitors outside
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Tall townhouses beside a cobbled square in Warsaw’s Old Town, with café tables
Old Town, Warsaw
The Palace on the Isle across a lake in Łazienki Park, Warsaw
Łazienki Park, Warsaw
The river in Gdańsk, with the wooden Crane and brick houses along the bank
Gdańsk waterfront
A long wooden pier running out over the Baltic Sea beside a sandy beach at Sopot
Sopot Pier
Weather

Poland weather by month

Average daytime highs in Kraków and Warsaw, with the Baltic Sea temperature at Gdańsk. Hover over or tap a month for the figures.

Average daytime highs and sea temperature KrakówWarsawSea at GdańskBest months
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Average temperatures by month (°C)
MonthKrakówSea at GdańskWarsaw
Jan0°C0°C-1°C
Feb2°C0°C1°C
Mar7°C0°C6°C
Apr14°C1°C13°C
May19°C2°C19°C
Jun22°C11°C22°C
Jul23°C17°C24°C
Aug23°C19°C23°C
Sep19°C16°C18°C
Oct14°C12°C13°C
Nov7°C4°C6°C
Dec2°C1°C1°C

Long-term averages from weather2travel.com. Actual weather varies year to year.

Summer

July and August average around 23–24°C in Kraków and Warsaw. Gdańsk, by the sea, is cooler, at around 20°C, and the Baltic reaches about 17–19°C.

Late spring and early autumn

May and September bring around 18–19°C in Kraków and Warsaw, comfortable for walking, with fewer visitors than in July and August.

November to March

Cold, at around −1–7°C in Kraków and Warsaw, and often snow. Christmas markets run in the old town squares in December.

Muslim-friendly travel

Muslim-friendly travel in Poland

Poland is a mainly Catholic country, so halal food and prayer facilities are limited outside the cities. In Warsaw and Kraków you can find halal restaurants, including Turkish and Middle Eastern ones, and a mosque or Islamic centre. Facilities vary by hotel, and we confirm what is available before you book.

  • Halal restaurantsTurkish, Middle Eastern and Indian restaurants in Warsaw and Kraków serve halal food; check each one before you go
  • Wilanów Mosque, WarsawThe mosque of the Islamic Cultural Centre, which opened in 1993; check prayer times before you visit
  • Prayer in KrakówA small Islamic centre north of the Old Town holds daily prayers and Friday prayers; times vary
  • Tatar heritagePoland’s Tatar Muslims have lived in the north-east for centuries; their wooden mosques at Kruszyniany and Bohoniki are a long journey from the cities
  • Halal meals on flightsMost airlines offer halal meals if you request them when you book
  • Hotel and menu choicesSeafood and vegetarian dishes are on most menus; ask us about hotels with a halal breakfast or no bar
Ask about Muslim-friendly hotels
Poland holiday FAQs

Questions about Poland holidays

Quick answers for UK travellers. For anything else, our UK team is happy to help.

020 7871 4545
How long is the flight to Poland from the UK?
Direct flights from London to Kraków, Warsaw and Gdańsk take approx. 2 hours 30 minutes. Some other UK airports also have direct flights; we confirm the flights with your quote. Poland is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which city should I choose for a first visit?
Kraków is the most compact, with the market square, Wawel Hill and the Kazimierz district all within walking distance. Warsaw suits museums, parks and food. Gdańsk suits a waterfront old town with a day at the seaside in Sopot in summer.
Is Poland a good destination for Muslim travellers?
Poland is mainly Catholic, so halal facilities are limited, but Warsaw and Kraków have halal restaurants and a mosque or Islamic centre. Seafood and vegetarian dishes are widely available. Facilities vary by hotel, so we confirm them before you book.
When is the best time to visit Poland?
May to September is the warmest and most settled period. July and August average around 23–24°C in Kraków and Warsaw. Winters are cold, with snow, though the Christmas markets in December draw visitors to the old towns.
What currency is used in Poland?
The Polish złoty (PLN). Poland does not use the euro. Cards and contactless payments are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops, but carry some złoty for small cafés, markets and taxis.
Are Poland holiday packages ATOL protected?
Yes. Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416, and you’ll receive an ATOL Certificate when you pay.
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