Ryanair summer 2026: record number of flights from Katowice Airport, new destinations and routes

Low-cost airline Ryanair continues to expand its presence in Poland and opens up new opportunities for budget travel in Europe. In the 2026 summer season, the airline set a historic record for the number of destinations from one of the most popular Polish airports among Ukrainians. Find out more about Ryanair's new routes from Katowice and Sicily

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Katowice Airport remains one of the most popular air hubs in Poland among Ukrainian travellers thanks to its convenient location and accessibility. This summer, Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is significantly expanding its presence at this airport, launching a record number of destinations in its history. In addition, the airline has announced a major expansion of its flight programme in Sicily.

We will tell you more about the new routes and what this means for passengers in this article.

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Ryanair's summer schedule from Katowice 2026: 26 routes and four new destinations

According to information on Ryanair's official website, in the summer season of 2026, the low-cost airline will operate flights from Katowice Airport on 26 routes. The airline emphasises that this is the largest number of destinations in its entire history at this airport. This expansion of the network reflects the growing demand for air travel from Katowice, particularly among passengers from neighbouring countries.

Four completely new destinations have been added to the schedule: Malaga in Spain, the Italian city of Lamezia Terme, Aarhus in Denmark and the Albanian capital Tirana. This will give passengers access to popular European resorts and cultural centres at affordable prices. For Ukrainians living in border regions or temporarily staying in Poland, Katowice Airport is becoming an even more attractive starting point for travel.

Why Ukrainians should fly from Wrocław — we explain here.

New Ryanair flights from Sicily: Trapani-Marsala Airport expands its route network

In parallel with the expansion in Katowice, Ryanair has announced a record summer schedule from Trapani-Marsala Airport in Sicily, Italy. This summer, 24 routes will be available from there, including six completely new destinations. These include flights to Stockholm (Sweden), Bournemouth (UK), the Italian cities of Bari and Verona, Lublin in Poland, and Saarbrücken in Germany.

It is worth noting the launch of the Trapani-Lublin route, as this is another convenient route for Ukrainians. Lublin is located close to the Ukrainian border, so the new connection with Sicily may be an interesting option for those planning a holiday in Italy. Overall, the expansion of the Ryanair network in both Poland and Italy opens up additional opportunities for budget travel in Europe.

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Why is Katowice Airport convenient for Ukrainians?

Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport is located in southern Poland and is one of the most accessible transport hubs for Ukrainian citizens. It can be reached by bus from several Ukrainian cities, as well as by train to the nearest Polish cities with a subsequent transfer.

Thanks to its developed infrastructure and a large number of low-cost flights, the airport is actively used by Ukrainians for both tourist and business trips.

The growth in the number of Ryanair routes makes Katowice an even more advantageous hub for travelling to different parts of Europe. Direct flights to Spain, Italy, Denmark and Albania allow you to avoid transfers and save time and money on flights.

About the most convenient ways to travel from Warsaw to European capitals — we talked about this in our previous article.

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Reminder! Poznań rarely makes it to the list of top choices among Ukrainians looking for flights from Poland. However, this airport can offer lower ticket prices and a more convenient schedule compared to more popular hubs. For information on available flights from Poznań Airport, the cost of travel from Ukraine, and other details, follow the link.

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