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Airports Near Zakopane

The closest airports to Zakopane, Poland: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Zakopane, Poland is Nowy Targ Airport (QWS), about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK).

CodeAirportDistanceTransferType
QWSNowy Targ AirportNowy Targ, Poland12 mi / 20 km42 minRegional
TATPoprad-Tatry AirportPoprad, Slovakia21 mi / 33 km40 minRegional
KRKJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice AirportKrakow, Poland54 mi / 87 km1 hr 37 minInternational
SLDSliac AirportSliac, Slovakia59 mi / 95 km1 hr 46 minRegional
ILZZilina AirportZilina, Slovakia60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minRegional
LUELucenec AirportLucenec, Slovakia67 mi / 108 km2 hrRegional
KSCKosice AirportKosice, Slovakia73 mi / 118 km1 hr 42 minRegional
OSROstrava Leos Janacek AirportOstrava, Czech Republic87 mi / 140 km2 hr 1 minRegional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Nowy Targ Airport (QWS) is the most convenient at about 12 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK) (54 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Zakopane. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with QWS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near QWS saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Zakopane is Nowy Targ Airport (QWS), about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 min by road.

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