Flights from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport Airport (SAW)
Travelling from John Paul II Balice International to Sabiha Gokcen is not a very popular route. There is however one airliner offer flights which is Freebird Airlines. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 18 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Sabiha Gokcen 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 Sabiha Gokcen please note the time difference, the time zone at Sabiha Gokcen is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at John Paul II Balice International.
Travellers planning to fly from John Paul II Balice International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at John Paul II Balice International Airport.
If you are renting a car at Sabiha Gokcen Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Sabiha Gokcen Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to John Paul II Balice International Airport:
- Private Transfers to John Paul II Balice International Airport
- Buses to John Paul II Balice International Airport
- Taxis to John Paul II Balice International Airport
- Train Services to/near John Paul II Balice International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Sabiha Gokcen Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Private transfers at Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Buses from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Taxis from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Train services at or near Sabiha Gokcen Airport
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To see all airliners that offer flights between John Paul II Balice International and Sabiha Gokcen 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 00:30 | 00:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Freebird Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 00:30 and 00:30.
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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Friday | 00:30
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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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Katowice to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen | 0 | 2 Hours 22 Minutes |
Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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