Lounge Review: Schengen Lounge at Krakow Airport
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We visited the Schengen area lounge at Krakow Airport. The lounge was somehow hidden, but after getting in, we were amazed. The atmosphere and the catering were much better than we had expected. Read the review to see how the lounge could be improved.
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Krakow Airport
Krakow John Paul II International Airport is located 11 kilometers fro3m the Krakow center in the village of Balice. The airport is a destination for multiple airlines, bringing more and more travellers to Krakow. The airport is modern and works efficiently.
Schengen Business Lounge
Krakow Airport has only two lounges: One for non-Schengen passengers and the other one for people travelling to Schengen destinations.
The Schengen lounge is small, and the same lounge is shared with airlines' customers, lounge program members and walk-in guests. The lounge is fairly small but still surprisingly comfortable compared to many other small lounges we have visited. The walls have been decorated with nice posters, and the tarmac view is great.
Location and Service Hours
The lounge is between Gates 9 and 10 on the air side. It is meant mainly for Schengen passengers, but in the mornings, non-Schengen passengers can get in. The lounge entrance may be difficult to see from far away, but it is away inside after getting closer.
The lounge is located next to the tarmac,c, which makes the lounge a perfect place for plane spotters. During our visit, windows were clea,n so spotting anphotographing planeses was easy. The airport is quite compact, and reaching your gate after a lounge visit is fast, no matter from which gate your flight is leaving.
The lounge opens early morning and closes at 9 or 10 pm, depending on the weekday. The lounge also accepts non-Schengen passengers in the mornings. Non-Schengen travellers need to reserve time for passport control when visiting this lounge.
Access Methods
The lounge welcomes Priority Pass, Lounge Key, Lounge Club and DragonPass members. Also, a Diners Club card is accepted. Because there are no airlines' lounges in Krakow airport, , this lounge serves as a business lounge to airlines' premium passengers.
The walk-in price is 120 Polish zloty, about 28 euros. The price is affordable but for frequent visitors we recommend Priority Pass. It pays itself back fast.
Services
The service selection in the lounge is better than in many other similar lounges. There are all basic services: Wi-Fi, flight information screen, English and Polish magazines and enough power sockets for charging devices. In addition to the basic services, the lounge has a stylish toilet, a shower and computers for its customers.
Our Visit to the Lounge
We visited Schengen Business lounge before our flight from Krakow to Copenhagen by Norwegian. The lounge was easy to find even though the door was quite hidden. The receptionists were friendly, and we got in without any issues. The lounge was almost full,l but we still found free seats close to the windows.
Rating
Foods and Drinks
This lounge had a better food selection than other Priority Pass lounges. The lounge offered salad, fruits, bread with cheese and ham, yoghurt, cornflakes, and desserts during our visit. Cold drinks and hot drinks from a coffee machine were available in the fridge. There was also wine, beer and many kinds of strong spirits.
Comfyness
The decoration of the lounge made it comfortable. It was also bright inside, and the view to the tarmac was good. A well-maintained and stylishly decorated toilet was a pleasant surprise.
The crowded atmosphere was a small minus. The lounge would have been more comfortable with fewer people.
Services
The lounge had all the basic services and more. The availability of shower service and many power sockets are small things that increase the rating for this category.
Customer Service
The reception staff's first impression was friendly. We could not have wished more. The lounge was also cleaned well, and the food tables were filled on time. We had nothing to ask more.
Overall Rating
This is one of the best Priority Pass lounges we have visited. More food and service options were available than we were used to. The service was friendly, and the lounge was well-located. Unfortunately, the lounge's premises are too small because it is serving (too) many customer segments. While Krakow Airport is getting busier early, this lounge will need expansion soon.
Bottom Line
We recommend visiting the Schengen Business Lounge at Krakow Airport. If you are not a business class passenger, having a Priority Pass is one of the easiest ways to get it. Luckily, the lounge also accepts many other membership options.
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Comments (1)
Really nice review of this airport! I loved your criteria and grading scale ... only problem is that now I really want to visit this airport just to spend time in the lounge :)