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Fri, Jul 31
Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

£87
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Tue, Jul 28
Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

£93
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Tue, Aug 4
Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

£94
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Wed, Aug 5
Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

£99
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Fri, Aug 7
Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

£106
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Mon, Jul 27
Kraków KRKIstanbul IST

£106
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Fri, Jul 31 – Mon, Aug 3
Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

£178
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

£187
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Tue, Jul 28 – Mon, Aug 3
Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

£188
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

£191
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
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Kraków KRKIstanbul SAW

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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1200 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kraków to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
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Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 3 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
2333212
1112---11
Weekly flights: 23 totalDaily flights: 3.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
1212122
1121111
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
1122222
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Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kraków to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
LOT Polish AirlinesLOTLONo
Wizz AirWZZW6No

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
29°C22°C
4 Jul
28°C23°C
Sunday
28 Jun
28°C22°C
5 Jul
29°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
29°C21°C
6 Jul
28°C23°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
30°C22°C
7 Jul
17%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
30°C22°C
8 Jul
28°C22°C
Thursday
2 Jul
31°C23°C
9 Jul
29°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
24%
28°C23°C
10 Jul
30°C22°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Kraków and Istanbul is 1200 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, and Wizz Air. Kraków and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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