Pendik, Istanbul to Balice (SAW–KRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 52 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SAW and KRK. Nearest airports to SAW with scheduled service: İstanbul Airport (IST, 40 mi) · Burgas Airport (BOJ, 148 mi) · Varna Airport (VAR, 178 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 4h 5m PCVF → AZFRLO Vienna (VIE) to Balice flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 4h 30m PC → W4 Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Balice flights
ESB Ankara 4h 50m AZIBPC → PC Ankara (ESB) to Balice flights
BEG Belgrade 5h 33m PCVF → JU Belgrade (BEG) to Balice flights
BSL Bâle / Mulhouse 5h 50m PCVF → U2W6 Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Balice flights
ZRH Zurich 5h 56m PCVF → LOLX Zurich (ZRH) to Balice flights
AYT Antalya 6h 5m AZPCVF → XQ Antalya (AYT) to Balice flights
TIA Rinas 6h 15m PCVF → FRW6 Rinas (TIA) to Balice flights
FCO Rome 6h 35m AZPCVF → AZLOW4 Rome (FCO) to Balice flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 45m KLPCVF → AFKLSV Amsterdam (AMS) to Balice flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pendik, Istanbul to Balice
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SAW and KRK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Balice (KRK) Balice to Pendik, Istanbul flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to KRK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VIE ~4h 5m OTP ~4h 19m VCE ~4h 30m ESB ~4h 50m TGD ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,844
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Balice from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Kraków John Paul II International Airport.
Metric SAW→KRK IST→KRK BOJ→KRK
Distance from SAW – 40 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 23 7
Istanbul (IST) to Balice flights · Burgas (BOJ) to Balice flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Kraków John Paul II International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Balice is 1 hour behind Pendik, Istanbul.
SAW: +03 · KRK: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Balice.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Poland. Apply at the Polish embassy or VFS Global center in Turkey. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Processing takes around 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAW–KRK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Balice route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAW
Full nameIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: KRK
Full nameKraków John Paul II International Airport
IATA / ICAOKRK / EPKK
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Passengers/yr11.1M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to KRK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Venice Marco Polo and Esenboğa.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KRK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Balice is 1 hour behind Pendik, Istanbul.
Nearby alternatives include IST and BOJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Venice Marco Polo and Esenboğa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST) and Burgas (BOJ).