Inaugural flight on 12th April 2025; New route will be served all year round Iceland, world’s largest vulcano island and known for its rugged nature with geysers, glaciers and waterfalls, becomes the latest addition to LOT Polish Airlines’ growing route network from 12th April 2025. Four times a week, the Polish airline, which is a member of Star Alliance for more than 20 years, will connect its global hub in Warsaw with Keflavik Airport on the outskirts of the Icelandic capital Reykjavik. The departure time is every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 21:35h with arrival in Reykjavik after a 4:20 hour flight at 23:55h local time. On Sundays, the flight departs Warsaw at 21:50h (arriving in Reykjavik at 0:10h). The new Iceland flights of LOT Polish Airlines in summer 2025: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Departure with LO 499 in Warsaw at 21:35h, arrival in Keflavik at 23:55h local time Departure with LO 500 in Keflavik at 0:45h, arrival in Warsaw at 6:45h local time Sunday Departure with LO 499 in Warsaw at 21:50h, arrival in Keflavik at 0:10h local time Departure with LO 500 in Keflavik at 1:00h, arrival in Warsaw at 7:00h local time Also in winter to Keflavik In the 2025/2026 winter season, LOT Polish Airlines will fly to Iceland three times a week: every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday with departure from Warsaw at 21:50h and arrival in Keflavik at 1:25h local time. On the flights to Iceland, LOT Polish Airlines will operate modern Boeing 737 aircraft with two service classes: LOT Business Class and LOT Economy Class. “Iceland is an up-and-coming destination with a good tourist infrastructure where visitors experience something truly unique. This small country in …
Read More »LOT Polish Airlines launches flights to Thessaloniki in summer 2025
• Greece’s second largest city is a major centre for international shipping and the gateway to vast beaches and ancient sites • LOT Polish Airlines starts flying daily 17th June 2025 • Two different departure times for maximum flexibility When it comes to Greece, many immediately think of Athens, but may overlook that there is another major city 500 kilometres to the north which is one of the most fascinating in the eastern Mediterranean: Thessaloniki. LOT Polish Airlines, for more than 20 years a member of Star Alliance, will add Thessaloniki (SKG) to its global route network and start flying there daily as of 17th June 2025 from its global hub in Warsaw. To provide passengers with a maximum of flexibility, there will be two different departure times from Warsaw: Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:40h; Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 14:10h. Flight time will be approximately two hours and twenty minutes. LOT Polish Airlines will operate the new service with modern aircraft providing passengers the choice between LOT Business Class and LOT Economy Class. Overview of the new Thessaloniki route operated by LOT Polish Airlines: Sunday, Wednesday and Friday Departure with LO 605 from Warsaw at 9:40h, arrival in Thessaloniki at 12:55h local time Departure with LO 606 from Thessaloniki at 14:10h, arrival in Warsaw at 17:25h local time Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Departure with LO 607 from Warsaw at 14:05h, arrival in Thessaloniki at 17:05h local time Departure with LO 608 from Thessaloniki at 18:25h, arrival in Warsaw at 19:45h local time Travelling from India to Thessaloniki with LOT Polish Airlines (sample schedule, summer schedule 2025): From Delhi (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) Departure from Delhi …
Read More »LOT Polish Airlines adds Malta to its global route network
One of the world’s smallest countries is a highly attractive travel destination LOT Polish Airlines inaugural flight on 16th April 2025 Four weekly flights to Malta International Airport The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta may be one of the smallest countries in the world (only 316 square kilometres) but it has become a trendy travel destination with over three million visitors annually (2023). Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines makes this precious gem available for travellers from India and adds Malta to its global route network starting on 16th April 2025. The flights between the airline’s global hub at the Chopin Airport in Warsaw and the Malta International Airport will be operated four times per week with a Boeing 737. Guests will have the choice between the two service classes LOT Economy Class and LOT Business Class. In order to offer passengers more flexibility, departures from Warsaw will take place at two different times: Sundays and Wednesdays at 8:20h, Tuesdays and Saturdays at 14:05h. The flight time is three hours. Overview of the new Malta flights operated by LOT Polish Airlines: Sunday and Wednesday Departure with LO 671 from Warsaw at 8:20h, arrival in Malta at 11:20h Departure with LO 672 from Malta at 12:10h, arrival in Warsaw at 15:05h Tuesday and Saturday Departure with LO 673 from Warsaw at 14:05h, arrival in Malta at 17:05h Departure with LO 674 from Malta at 17:55h, arrival in Warsaw at 20:50h “Malta is no longer an insider tip, but presents itself as a high-quality holiday destination with a wide range of tourist attractions that appeals a lot to what people from India love when travelling abroad,” says Amit Ray, Director India, DACH Markets …
Read More »LOT Polish Airlines to add three Embraer E195-E2s
LOT Polish Airlines to lease three new E195-E2s from Azorra. All deliveries to take place between end July and Q3 2024. LOT Polish Airlines was the launch customer for Embraer’s first E-jet in March 2004. LOT Polish Airlines will add the Embraer E195-E2 to their fleet to enhance operational flexibility and accommodate network expansion. LOT will lease three new E195-E2 from Azorra, reaffirming their commitment to sustainable growth with the addition of the 25% more efficient E2 to their fleet. The first jet will arrive by the end of July this year, with all aircraft deliveries completed in Q3 2024. LOT requires a flexible solution for its capacity needs as the airline’s network grows. The E2 allows a seamless transition over just a few days for LOT’s existing E1 flight crews, and offers a spacious and comfortable cabin experience for passengers, delivering an unmatched travel experience with no middle seats. The new E2s also add flexibility, complementing LOTs larger narrow body aircraft at similar seat costs. Michał Fijoł, CEO of LOT Polish Airlines said, “Embracing the future with a nod to our pioneering past, we are pleased to announce the lease of three state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 jets from Azorra. This enhancement to our fleet not only marks our continued commitment to sustainable aviation but also celebrates our partnership with Embraer since the introduction of the first E-jet in 2004. With the E195-E2’s efficiency and passenger comfort, we are set to enhance our network, introducing additional frequencies to selected destinations.” Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “LOT is a pioneer airline, the global launch customer for the E-jets, and though 90 airlines have since operated the aircraft – …
Read More »More choice when travelling to Europe: LOT Polish Airlines adds Oradea/Romania and Athens/Greece to its global network
• Flights to Oradea, a precious hidden gem for city trippers, commence on 3 June • Athens returns to the network of LOT Polish Airlines LOT Polish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance and a leading airline in Central and Eastern Europe, continues its strategy of sustainable growth and adds two more European destinations to its global network. Flights to Oradea in Romania start on 3 June, while LOT Polish Airlines has now celebrated its comeback in Athens. Oradea is a Romanian city near the border to Hungary which can be described as a hidden gem for city trippers. It is steeped in history with roots reaching back to the ancient Romans and with fantastic architecture from the epochs of baroque and Art Nouveau. LOT Polish Airlines operates four times per week from its global hub in Warsaw to Oradea effective 3 June 2024. This service will be operated by Embraer E170 and E175 aircraft. From Delhi to Oradea in less than 12 hours Travellers from India, who want to explore an amazing destination, which has not yet been discovered by many tourists, and therefore plan to include Oradea in their European itinerary, can even start their adventure there – thanks to the convenient flight service from LOT Polish Airlines from Delhi via Warsaw: Every Monday and Saturday, departure from Delhi at 8:00h, arrival in Oradea at 17:00h local time the same day; 11:30 hours total travel time including 100 minutes stopover in Warsaw Daily service between Warsaw and Athens A destination not be missed on a roundtrip through Europe is Athens and LOT Polish Airlines has now returned to the Greek capital. The Polish carrier is flying daily between …
Read More »LOT Polish Airlines celebrates Poland’s Independence day with the Polish Embassy in New Delhi
105 years ago, on 11 November 1918, Poland regained its independency and the 11 November today is the country’s national holiday. On this occasion, the Polish Embassy in New Delhi brought some Polish flavour to the national capital earlier this week and held a festive gala event for 400 guests including officials from Indian ministries, the diplomatic community, the Polish expats community and key business partners in India. Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines, with roots dating back to 1929, was proud to be associated with this event. For Poland’s National Independence Day, the Polish flag carrier flew in renowned chefs from Poland, who enriched the Embassy’s gala with some outstanding culinary creations, showcasing how tasteful a crossover of Polish and Indian delicacies can be.
Read More »LOT Polish Airlines operates daily nonstop from Delhi and Mumbai to Warsaw
LOT Polish Airlines operates daily nonstop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Warsaw and thereby offers travellers from India easy access to one of the most fascinating European capitals. As the proud recipient of the esteemed “Best European Destination 2023” award, Warsaw represents Poland’s rich heritage and modernity.
Read More »LOT Polish Airline to Fly from its Global Hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport to Rome Fiumicino
LOT Polish Airlines will add Rome Fiumicino to its global route network from Warsaw Chopin Airport from 30 October 2023. India-originating passengers can fly with LOT Polish Airlines from Delhi and Mumbai to Warsaw and then, after a short stopover, conveniently continue to their onward destination in the Eternal City of Rome. The new daily flights connect Warsaw Chopin Airport with Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Passengers from Mumbai (Sundays and Wednesdays) and Delhi (Fridays) can for example seamlessly connect in Warsaw On the other days of the week, LOT Polish Airlines departs Warsaw at 7:15h in the morning, arriving in Rome at 9:25h local time, hence ideal for those guests with a stopover in Poland. All flights are operated with modern, fuel-efficient Boeing 737MAX8 aircraft. LOT Boeing 737MAX8 aircrafts include 186 seats in a two-cabin configuration (LOT Business Class and LOT Economy Class) including complimentary on-board service in Economy Class. The Boeing 737MAX8 cabin features the Boeing Sky Interior concept with ergonomically designed seats, eye-friendly lighting, and spacious luggage compartments. Amit Ray, Director India, DACH markets and Italy, and Head of Global Corporate and Strategic Sales at LOT Polish Airlines: “We are delighted to add the new service from Warsaw to Rome to our global network and thus offering our guests from India a completely new Star Alliance travel option with us”. “The close business relations between Italy and India needed more capacity for the Indian outbound market and Rome has always been a key leisure destination, ” he added.
Read More »Michał Fijoł onboards as President of Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines
After qualification procedure conducted by Supervisory Board of the Company, Michał Fijoł was appointed as President of Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines. The new President had been a Member of the Management Board for Commercial Affairs since 7 years Fijol thanked Supervisory Board for trusting him with this position. He said, “I do believe that my experience and cooperation with professional and passionate team of LOT Polish Airlines will bring nothing but good results and strengthen the position of the National Carrier not only on the Polish market but also on foreign markets of crucial importance to us.” Michał Fijoł has been associated with LOT Polish Airlines since January 2016 – first as the Management Board Representative for Commercial Affairs, and back in March 2017 he took the position of Member of the Management Board for Commercial Affairs.
Read More »LOT Polish Airlines to launch direct flights between Warsaw and Delhi in September
Poland flag carrier LOT Polish Airlines will launch a new non-stop service between Warsaw and New Delhi, commencing on September 17, 2019. Like all LOT long-haul flights, the new route will be operated by state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner five times per week. The announcement was made by LOT Polish Airlines during the Global Aviation Summit in Mumbai. The new route launch will provide the shortest and most convenient connection from New Delhi directly to the centrally located hub in Warsaw as well as access to many central, eastern and western European cities. The first flight will commence on September 17 from Warsaw Chopin Airport to New Delhi’s Terminal 3 (with the return flight taking off from New Delhi on September 18). Rafał Milczarski, CEO, LOT, says, “The long-awaited flight between Poland and India is becoming a fact. I am pleased to announce that this magnificent destination is being added to LOT’s growing network today. This is a great moment in our 90-year history and evidence of our dynamic development. Poland, located in the very heart of Europe will be a gateway for Indian passengers, enabling access to various destinations across Europe. Over 8.9 million passengers travelled between India and Europe in 2017. A convenient schedule provided by LOT, including an overnight eastbound flight, a comfortable on-board product and seamless connectivity via Warsaw, will certainly increase the flow of business and leisure travellers coming to and from India,” he adds. Five weekly flights connect the hometown airports of Star Alliance member carriers: LOT Polish Airlines and Air India. The new route launch features excellent connectivity via Warsaw, starting from 40 minutes connecting time to/from London City Airport, Paris, Brussels, Kraków, Geneva, Amsterdam, Stuttgart, …
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