LOT announces the launch of three new, direct flights from Kraków. The new routes will include Rome, Barcelona and Madrid.
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“The development of the regional flight network is a strategic direction that enables us to fully capitalise on the potential of Polish cities and regions. With the new fleet, we can successfully broaden our service portfolio, both from Warsaw and regional airports, offering passengers comfortable travel. Today, Kraków Airport stands as one of the most dynamically developing airports in Europe, which has a direct impact on the potential of the entire region. We are delighted that, as the national carrier, we can respond to these needs by offering the residents of Małopolska three new destinations to some of the most attractive cities in Europe. We are looking forward to welcoming you onboard our aircraft on flights to Rome, Barcelona and Madrid – and now also from Kraków”, said Michał Fijoł, CEO & President of the Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines
“With the launch of three new direct routes, LOT Polish Airlines will offer as many as 11 destinations during the 2026 summer season and will expand their Kraków base with an additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The increase in LOT Polish Airlines’ presence at Kraków Airport in its first full year of operation will mean over 250,000 additional seats on direct routes to Madrid, Barcelona and Rome. LOT Polish Airlines’ new routes improve Kraków and Małopolska’s accessibility, travel comfort and business opportunities, and boost the development of tourism in the city and region. On top of that, they strengthen Kraków Airport’s position as a regional leader and an important transport hub in Central and Eastern Europe”, said Łukasz Strutyński, CEO of Kraków John Paul II International Airport.
The dynamic development of economic relations between Poland and the countries of Southern Europe is opening up new investment opportunities, particularly for partners from Spain and Italy. Kraków, as one of the fastest-growing business hubs in Central Europe, is attracting increasing interest from investors from these countries.
Thanks to its stable economic environment, skilled workforce, and strategic location in the heart of Europe, Poland is becoming an attractive destination for capital from the south of the continent. This is confirmed by 2024 data showing that 113 companies with Spanish capital and 227 enterprises with Italian investors are already registered in Poland, reflecting growing confidence and the long-term potential for cooperation between the countries.