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

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Pendik, Istanbul to Balice
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAW and KRK, connecting options are available through 48 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to KRK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,035
Candidates
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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 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0 20 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 connections48 hubs
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 through VCE, STR, EIN, BUD, TGD, OSL, ZRH, BRS, NCE, AUH, BSL, VIE, ORY, BHX, MAN, BEG, BGY, TIA, SHJ, BLQ, BIO, AYT, DUB, MAD, SOF, AMM, CDG, BRU, GVA, ATH, MUC, ESB, STN, DXB, CPH, FRA, ARN, DUS, FCO, AMS, HEL, BCN, CRL, MRS, PRG, EDI, LYS and SVQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Balice is 1 hour behind Pendik, Istanbul.
Nearby alternatives include IST and BOJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST) and Burgas (BOJ).