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

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Pendik, Istanbul to Balice
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind 38 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAW and KRK, connecting options are available through 38 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to KRK.
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One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
GVA ~8h 7m CPH ~9h 52m MAN ~11h 48m MRS ~11h 55m VIE ~12h 5m
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Two-Stop Connections
2,915
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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
Distance from SAW – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 5
Istanbul (IST) 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
-2h
Balice is 2 hours behind Pendik, Istanbul.
SAW: +03 · KRK: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 4:00 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-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections38 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 GVA, CPH, MAN, MRS, VIE, OSL, EIN, BRS, DUB, BCN, FRA, TIA, BSL, ATH, FCO, HEL, AMM, SHJ, BGY, STN, AYT, ESB, MAD, MUC, DXB, BLQ, ARN, AMS, NCE, BHX, CRL, DUS, SOF, ZRH, BRU, EDI, AUH and SVQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Balice is 2 hours behind Pendik, Istanbul.
Nearby alternatives include IST. 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

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).