# Polish aviation market route shifts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-aviation-market-route-shifts
> Updated: 2026-10-19T16:45:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Polish aviation market is experiencing shifts in route connectivity and carrier competition. LOT Polish Airlines has begun scaling back several regional and international services as part of its winter schedule adjustments. This includes the suspension of the Krakow to Madrid route and the decision not to resume direct flights between Warsaw and Dubai for the 2026/2027 winter season. The national carrier faces pressure from low-cost competitors and high fuel costs.

In contrast, Air Arabia is expanding its presence in Poland. Through a cooperation agreement with the Polish Tourism Organization, the carrier plans to launch new flights to Gdańsk and Katowice starting in December 2026. Air Arabia intends to increase its weekly flight frequency to Poland from 17 to 27, aiming for a 30-35 percent increase in passenger numbers through expanded Middle Eastern connectivity.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Air Arabia expands Polish flight network with new routes

Air Arabia will expand its Polish operations by launching flights to Gdańsk and Katowice in December 2026 and increasing weekly flights to 27, following a new partnership with the Polish Tourism Organization.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/air-arabia-expands-polish-flight-network-with-new-routes

### 2026-10-17: LOT Polish Airlines suspends multiple regional and international routes

LOT Polish Airlines is suspending several regional routes, including Krakow-Madrid, and will not resume Warsaw-Dubai flights this winter, facing stiff competition from low-cost carriers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lot-polish-airlines-suspends-multiple-regional-and-international-routes

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