Ryanair is significantly expanding its presence at Katowice Airport, presenting its most ambitious summer programme for 2026. Passengers can look forward to new European destinations, an expanded fleet and attractive fares. Find out more about the routes, investment volume and travel opportunities from the Silesian region

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair continues to expand its presence in Poland. This time, the airline has set its sights on Katowice Airport, presenting the most ambitious summer programme in the history of this destination.

Read on to find out more about new routes, significant investments and thousands of jobs.

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How many aircraft and routes will Ryanair have in Katowice in the summer of 2026?

According to an official announcement by , nine aircraft will operate from the Katowice airport base. Three of them will serve regular flights, and six will be used for charter destinations. In total, the carrier offers passengers 26 routes from this airport.

This expansion of the fleet reflects the growing demand for air travel in the Silesian region. Katowice Airport is gradually becoming one of Ryanair's key operational hubs in Poland, and the 2026 summer programme is set to be a record-breaking one in terms of the number of aircraft and destinations based there.

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New Ryanair destinations from Katowice in 2026

As part of its summer schedule, the airline has added four completely new routes. Passengers will be able to fly from Katowice to Malaga in Spain, Lamezia Terme in Italy, Aarhus in Denmark and the Albanian capital Tirana. These destinations expand the geography of flights and open up access to popular resort and cultural regions of Europe.

The addition of Malaga and Lamezia Terme is mainly aimed at the tourist segment — both cities are located in coastal areas with developed leisure infrastructure. Aarhus, Denmark's second largest city, is interesting for both business trips and tourism. Tirana has been rapidly gaining popularity among European travellers in recent years thanks to its affordable prices and authentic atmosphere.

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Ryanair's investment and its impact on the labour market in the Katowice region

Ryanair's investment in the Katowice base is estimated at approximately $900 million. This amount covers the costs of fleet maintenance, operations and route network development. Such investments have a significant economic impact on the Silesia region.

The expansion of operations in Katowice will create over 1,700 jobs, of which about 600 will be direct positions with the airline and related airport services. The rest will be indirect jobs in the service, transport, hotel and tourism sectors. The expected passenger traffic will exceed 2.2 million people per year, which will further stimulate the local economy.

Ryanair ticket sale for summer flights from Katowice

To celebrate the launch of the new schedule, Ryanair has announced a three-day sale of tickets at promotional fares. Special offers are available on the carrier's official website and in the mobile app. Those planning summer trips from Katowice should take advantage of this opportunity and book their tickets in advance.

Given the scale of the summer programme and the addition of new destinations, demand for tickets is expected to be high. Early booking traditionally allows you to secure the best prices, especially on new routes, where the airline usually offers the most attractive introductory fares.

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