airBaltic exciting Summer 2026 Glow-Up

airBaltic exciting Summer 2026 Glow-Up: More Routes, More Seats, and Absolutely No Chill

airBaltic has clearly decided that summer 2026 is not the time to sit quietly in the corner. Instead, the airline is going all in, rolling out a noticeably bigger network across the Baltic States with new routes, returning favourites, and more flights on routes people already love.

Following its first batch of announcements back in September 2025 (when airBaltic already raised a few eyebrows), the airline has now added four brand-new routes and reinstated four previously served ones. By the time summer 2026 arrives, that means ten new destinations and four comebacks, which is basically the aviation equivalent of turning up to the party with snacks, music, and a backup speaker just in case.

More Seats Everywhere (Yes, Everywhere)

Let’s talk numbers — but the fun kind.

airBaltic’s expansion translates into serious capacity growth across all three Baltic markets. Riga, the airline’s main hub, will see seat capacity rise by 12%, which equals more than 400,000 additional seats. Tallinn isn’t far behind with an 11% increase, adding over 90,000 seats, while Lithuania (combining Vilnius, Palanga, and Kaunas) gets the biggest percentage boost of all at 21%, bringing in more than 150,000 extra seats.

In short: more places, more flights, and significantly fewer “sorry, that flight is sold out” moments next summer.

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New Routes: Fresh Stamps for the Passport

For summer 2026, airBaltic is adding some very sensible — and very tempting — new connections.

From Riga, the airline will launch new services to Warsaw (perfect for business, culture, and pierogi-based decisions) and Gothenburg, bringing Sweden’s laid-back west coast firmly within reach.

Meanwhile, Vilnius gets shiny new direct routes to Zurich (hello banking, chocolate, and mountain views) and Chisinau, strengthening links with Eastern Europe and opening the door to a destination that’s quietly growing in popularity.

These routes nicely complement those announced earlier, which already included new services from Riga to Kaunas, Oulu, and Antalya, and from Tallinn to Athens, Hamburg, and Vienna. Whether you’re after beaches, business meetings, culture, or just a good excuse to leave the office, airBaltic is clearly ticking all the boxes.

The Comebacks We Love to See

It’s not all about the new kids on the block. airBaltic is also bringing back some familiar faces.

Flights from Riga to Aberdeen, Belgrade, and Yerevan are returning, along with a resumed service from Tallinn to Oslo. These reinstated routes reconnect key business and leisure markets and give travellers access to destinations that were clearly missed while they were away.

Think of it less as “routes returning” and more as “routes coming home.”

More Flights on Routes You’re Already Booking

Beyond launching and relaunching routes, airBaltic is also turning up the frequency dial. The airline plans to increase flights on 30 existing routes across its Baltic bases — 20 from Riga, four from Tallinn, and seven from Vilnius.

That means better departure times, more flexibility, and fewer awkward itineraries that involve setting an alarm at 4:15 a.m. (unless you’re into that sort of thing).

Altogether, airBaltic expects to operate more than 110 routes during summer 2026, representing roughly a 9% increase compared to summer 2025. Translation: this is not a minor tweak — it’s a full-on seasonal upgrade.

Still Very Much airBaltic

Despite all the growth, the airline isn’t changing what already works. airBaltic will continue operating its fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft, offering both Economy and Business Class. And yes, the rollout of free high-speed Starlink internet across the fleet continues — because nothing says modern travel like streaming, emailing, or doom-scrolling at 35,000 feet.

The Big Picture

With this summer 2026 expansion, airBaltic isn’t just adding routes — it’s reinforcing its role as the leading airline in the Baltics. More destinations, more capacity, and stronger links to Europe and beyond all point to one thing: the airline expects a busy summer, and it’s ready for it.

If you’re flying to, from, or around the Baltic States next year, chances are airBaltic will make it easier — and give you a few more tempting reasons to book that trip in the first place.