Best time to go to Poland

The best months for a holiday in Poland – particularly Krakow – are June to August, when temperatures usually land between 20 and 22°C. Despite some rain, there's an average of seven and a half hours of sunlight every day. If you like it cooler, the mountain town of Zakopane gets chillier temperatures at all times of the year.

Passports and Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Poland but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Poland using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. It’s also a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – before leaving the UK. Though it’s not a substitute for travel insurance, it entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Polish nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/health

Further Reading

  • Overview
  • Things To Do

    • Key Facts

    • Capital - Warsaw
    • Language - Polish
    • Timezone - GMT +2
    • Population - 37,950,000
    • Currency - PLN:Zloty
    • Flight Time - 2 hours 30 minutes from Gatwick

    Travel Aware

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    Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
    The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

    See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

    See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

    Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

    See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

    See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

    The advice can change so check regularly for updates.

    Krakow

    Warsaw