On 12 April 2025, LOT Polish Airlines welcomed its first passengers on-board its inaugural direct flight connecting Warsaw with Reykjavik-Keflavik. Iceland is the third new destination launched this year by LOT, following new routes from Warsaw to Lisbon and from Krakow to Paris-Orly opened in recent weeks.
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To celebrate the launch, an official ceremony took place just before departure, attended by Robert Ludera, LOT’s Registered Representative, Director of the LOT Polish Airlines Network Bureau and Dominik Zgieb, Director of Aviation Operations Safety Bureau at Polish Airports.
The Polish flag carrier offers 4 weekly flights during the summer season (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays) and 3 times weekly in winter (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays). Outbound flight LO499 from Warsaw to Reykjavik has a flight time of 4 hours and 20 minutes, while the return flight LO500 takes approximately 4 hours.
Iceland is a place capable of surprising and delighting even the most experienced travellers. Although it is commonly associated with volcanic landscapes, glaciers, and harsh weather conditions, the island holds much more. It’s a country where nature speaks in a language entirely its own, and where culture and history carry an unmistakably authentic charm. Iceland is truly a land of stunning contrasts – of fire and ice – attracting visitors year after year. In addition, Iceland is renowned worldwide as one of the best spots to witness the magic of the northern lights. From September through April, guests have the unforgettable opportunity to admire these dancing lights illuminating the northern skies.
Travelling to Iceland is also a chance to enjoy silence and tranquillity – rare luxuries in today’s busy world. Many places on the island can make visitors feel as though they’ve arrived at the edge of the earth – with unspoiled vistas, free from crowds, accompanied only by sounds of nature and their own footsteps. Iceland encourages travellers to pause, unwind, and truly appreciate the present moment.