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Flights from Istanbul to Balice

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Balice (KRK) take about 2h (1,199 km). LOT Polish and Turkish Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $136 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Balice

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Colorful graffiti on historic buildings in Kraków, Poland, showcasing urban art contrasting old architecture. — arriving in Balice

Airport transfer

KRK → Krakow, booked before you fly

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Balice

Carriers on IST–KRK according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ LOT Polishnonstop fare seen✈ Turkish Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Istanbul to Balice fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $136 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $72. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$16027 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines$101 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$1388 Nov 2026 · LOT Polish$81 · 1 stop24 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$13923 Dec 2026 · LOT Polish$77 · 1 stop26 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$13623 Jan 2027 · LOT Polish$78 · 1 stop11 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$14412 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines$72 · 1 stop12 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$1791 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines$109 · 1 stop1 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$1498 Apr 2027 · LOT Polish$83 · 1 stop10 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $72 in February 2027, against $81 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Balice, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Balice flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Balice?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Balice (KRK) takes about 2h, covering 1,199 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Balice by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 1,199 km (745 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Balice?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–KRK route include LOT Polish and Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Balice cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–KRK was $136 USD with LOT Polish (nonstop), departing 23 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Balice?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $72 one-way, against $109 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Istanbul to Balice?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $72 with one stop against $136 nonstop, a saving of $64. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Balice?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Balice visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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