LOT Polish Airlines goes big from Kraków 2025

LOT Polish Airlines goes big from Kraków 2025 with New Flights to Rome, Barcelona & Madrid

Kraków’s got charm, history, and some of the best dumplings in Europe — but now it’s getting something else: three brand-new flight routes that scream weekend getaway goals. LOT Polish Airlines has announced that, starting March 30, 2026, it’s launching year-round flights from Kraków to Rome, Barcelona, and Madrid. That’s right — soon, you can swap Wawel Castle for the Colosseum, tapas, or a cheeky siesta without needing a connection in Warsaw.

This expansion isn’t just about giving travelers more reasons to pack their bags. It’s part of LOT’s grand plan to strengthen operations at Poland’s regional airports and make sure the country’s most beloved southern city stays well-connected to Europe’s biggest business and leisure destinations. And, frankly, Kraków deserves it — it’s about time the rest of Europe comes to admire its cobblestones instead of just Warsaw’s skyline.

A New Era for Kraków’s Wings

To make it all happen, LOT is parking an additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Kraków Airport — basically the aviation version of getting a shiny new company car. This upgrade adds more than 250,000 new seats annually, expanding Kraków’s network to 11 destinations for the summer 2026 season.

LOT’s CEO, Michał Fijoł, summed it up perfectly, saying the move “fully capitalises on the potential of Polish regions.” Translation: there’s more to Poland than just the capital, and LOT’s ready to prove it — one Mediterranean city at a time. The airline’s goal is clear: connect more Polish cities directly with Europe’s top destinations, making business travel smoother and holiday planning a whole lot easier.

Where You Can Jet Off To

Let’s break down the new routes — and why they’re perfect for everything from business trips to badly needed escapes.

• Kraków → Rome: 5x weekly in summer, 4x in winter. Perfect for when you need a little divine inspiration (or just some divine pizza).
• Kraków → Barcelona: 4x weekly, year-round. Swap Kraków’s Old Town for Gaudí’s masterpieces and a sangria or two.
• Kraków → Madrid: 6x weekly, year-round. Because there’s no such thing as too much sunshine or too many tapas.

Whether you’re traveling for meetings, romance, or an Instagram feed refresh, these routes make it easier than ever to combine Polish charm with Mediterranean flair.

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For Business & Beyond

While the new flights with LOT Polish Airlines are a dream for travelers, they also pack an economic punch. According to Kraków Airport’s CEO, Łukasz Strutynski, the new routes will strengthen Kraków’s position as a key transport hub in Central and Eastern Europe. More connections mean more trade, tourism, and opportunities for collaboration with Southern Europe — and probably more Spanish tourists trying to pronounce “Wieliczka.”

It’s a win-win situation: local businesses get better access to international markets, and holidaymakers get more reasons to grab their passports. Plus, Kraków becomes even more attractive as a launchpad for European adventures — imagine a trip that starts with pierogi and ends with paella.

Why This Matters (and Why It’s Fun)

This expansion isn’t just a schedule change — it’s a message. LOT is gambling on Poland’s regional airports and finally putting them in the spotlight. And honestly, about time too. And Kraków’s reputation as a global cultural hot spot is well-deserved — it’s like an overachieving pinup of a city in Europe, and now it finally has the air routes to match.

For travelers, it’s an opportunity to combine work and pleasure in a way that is all the more accessible. For Kraków, it is a step toward becoming a mini-hub in its own right — of local flavor with global reach.

So if you’ve ever fantasized about tossing a coin in Rome’s Trevi Fountain, witnessing a Barcelona sunset from the heights of Park Güell or eating your body weight in churros in Madrid — 2026 is your year. Just go to Kraków, board a LOT flight and start your adventure.

Because who says you can’t go from the Vistula to the Vatican, or from pierogi to paella, all in one smooth flight? LOT’s got you covered — no layover required.