Low-cost carrier Ryanair on 26 February announced its largest-ever summer programme from Lublin Airport, featuring six routes—including a brand-new connection to Trapani-Marsala in Sicily—and the return of last year’s top performer, Barcelona-Girona. The Irish airline expects to handle 250,000 passengers to and from Lublin in 2026, a 20 percent increase on 2025. (corporate.ryanair.com)
For eastern Poland’s business community the expansion is more than a tourist perk. Direct flights to Milan-Bergamo, Dublin, Gdańsk and London improve connectivity for international assignees servicing the region’s fast-growing IT-services and manufacturing clusters. The new Sicily link also opens up two-way trade opportunities for agri-food exporters and the maritime equipment sector.
Ryanair marked the launch with a flash sale offering seats from PLN 126 (about €28) until 1 March, underscoring the carrier’s aggressive pricing strategy in Poland. Lublin Airport, historically one of the country’s smallest commercial gateways, has invested in apron expansion and a refurbished passenger terminal to accommodate the additional traffic.
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Before capitalising on the new routes, travellers should double-check visa requirements—especially for multi-country itineraries that combine low-cost hops with long-haul segments. VisaHQ’s Poland portal (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) lets passengers and corporate travel coordinators instantly verify entry rules and apply online for e-visas or traditional stickers, streamlining paperwork so that the focus can stay on securing those promotional fares.
For mobility managers the announcement means more routing flexibility. Travellers previously forced to connect via Warsaw or Kraków will gain non-stop options, shaving several hours off door-to-door travel. Employers should, however, review internal policies on low-cost carriers—especially regarding ancillary-fee reimbursement—to ensure compliance with duty-of-care standards while taking advantage of lower fares.
Ryanair’s country manager hinted that further growth could follow if local authorities extend incentive packages. With LOT Polish Airlines focusing on long-haul expansion, regional airports such as Lublin are leveraging Ryanair and Wizz Air to capture outbound leisure and SME traffic—a trend likely to intensify competition across Poland’s aviation market. (corporate.ryanair.com)
For eastern Poland’s business community the expansion is more than a tourist perk. Direct flights to Milan-Bergamo, Dublin, Gdańsk and London improve connectivity for international assignees servicing the region’s fast-growing IT-services and manufacturing clusters. The new Sicily link also opens up two-way trade opportunities for agri-food exporters and the maritime equipment sector.
Ryanair marked the launch with a flash sale offering seats from PLN 126 (about €28) until 1 March, underscoring the carrier’s aggressive pricing strategy in Poland. Lublin Airport, historically one of the country’s smallest commercial gateways, has invested in apron expansion and a refurbished passenger terminal to accommodate the additional traffic.
Before capitalising on the new routes, travellers should double-check visa requirements—especially for multi-country itineraries that combine low-cost hops with long-haul segments. VisaHQ’s Poland portal (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) lets passengers and corporate travel coordinators instantly verify entry rules and apply online for e-visas or traditional stickers, streamlining paperwork so that the focus can stay on securing those promotional fares.
For mobility managers the announcement means more routing flexibility. Travellers previously forced to connect via Warsaw or Kraków will gain non-stop options, shaving several hours off door-to-door travel. Employers should, however, review internal policies on low-cost carriers—especially regarding ancillary-fee reimbursement—to ensure compliance with duty-of-care standards while taking advantage of lower fares.
Ryanair’s country manager hinted that further growth could follow if local authorities extend incentive packages. With LOT Polish Airlines focusing on long-haul expansion, regional airports such as Lublin are leveraging Ryanair and Wizz Air to capture outbound leisure and SME traffic—a trend likely to intensify competition across Poland’s aviation market. (corporate.ryanair.com)
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