Flights from Istanbul Airport SAW to Krakow Airport KRK
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to John Paul II Balice International are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Freebird Airlines, who offer a direct flight. When travelling from Sabiha Gokcen you will cover about 784 miles before you reach John Paul II Balice International. This journey will take 2 Hours 18 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. Flight to John Paul II Balice International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
On arriving at John Paul II Balice International please note the time difference, the time zone at John Paul II Balice International is 1.0 GMT compared to 2.0 GMT at Sabiha Gokcen.
Travellers planning to fly from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to John Paul II Balice International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
If you rented a vehicle at John Paul II Balice International Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to John Paul II Balice International Airport.
Below are some options if you require transport to Sabiha Gokcen Airport:
- Private Transfers to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Buses to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Taxis to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Train Services to/near Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Pre-booking your transportation requirements at John Paul II Balice International Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at John Paul II Balice International Airport:
- John Paul II Balice International Airport rental car companies
- John Paul II Balice International Airport private tansfers
- John Paul II Balice International Airport bus transfers
- John Paul II Balice International Airport taxi transfers
- John Paul II Balice International Airport train services information
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To see all airliners that offer flights between Sabiha Gokcen and John Paul II Balice International please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Freebird Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 13:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Freebird Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 13:00 and 13:00.
To book your flight you can visit Freebird Airlines on their website futura-aer.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Wednesday | 13:00
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Bourgas to Krakow | 0 | 2 Hours 1 Minute | |
Istanbul to Krakow | 0 | 2 Hours 13 Minutes | |
Varna to Krakow | 0 | 1 Hour 58 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from John Paul II Balice International airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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