Tourism Breaking News
LOT Polish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, is expanding its air service to southwestern Europe. From 25 May 2026, the Polish airline will connect its global hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport with Porto all year round. Portugal’s second largest city is not only the country’s leading economic and commercial centre, but also an extremely popular tourist destination with many attractions that appeal particularly to visitors from India.
LOT Polish Airlines will fly to Porto five times a week, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. During the winter season, four flights per week are planned. Departure time in Warsaw is at 10:20h, arriving in Porto at 13:35h local time after a 3:45-hour flight. On the route, LOT Polish Airlines operates Boeing 737 MAX8 aircraft with two service classes on board.
“Having added the Portuguese capital Lisbon to our route network in February this year, we are delighted to now be offering Porto as our second destination in Europe’s south-westernmost country. LOT Polish Airlines is thus establishing itself more and more as an important carrier for scheduled flights to the Iberian Peninsula, as we are growing our air service to Spain too,” says Amit Ray, Director India, DACH Markets, Italy + Malta and Head of Global Corporate and Strategic Sales at LOT Polish Airlines. “From 15 January 2026, we will also be flying to Malaga, and from March 2026 we will be connecting Krakow with Madrid and Barcelona for the first time. In addition, we plan to double our capacity from Warsaw to Madrid and Barcelona to 14 flights per week in summer 2026.”
Port wine, fado and a wealth of history
Porto is world-famous for its port wine, which is often enjoyed as an aperitif or with dessert, accompanied by cheese or chocolate. But it would be unfair to reduce Porto to just that. The city’s roots date back to ancient times, and it was already considered an important trading centre in the Middle Ages. Visitors can immerse themselves in many different eras as they stroll through the old town with its beautiful homes and shops. The magnificent Baroque buildings, such as several palaces, are particularly outstanding. This also applies to the entrance hall of São Bento railway station, where historical scenes can be admired on large azulejo tiles. Don’t miss the city’s landmark, the two-storey Dom Luís I Bridge, which offers a fantastic view of the city and the Douro River, especially at sunset. In the evening, stop by a bar where the famous Portuguese fado music is played.
The new flights to Porto can be booked via all sales channels. Further information on LOT Polish Airlines is available on www.lot.com or via email to delhi@lot.pl.
