LOT Polish Airlines Launches Inaugural Flight Between Warsaw and Almaty

LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the launch of new direct service between Warsaw and Almaty, Kazakhstan.  The route will now operate four times weekly in summer and three times weekly in winter.

LOT Polish Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Flight Between Warsaw and Almaty, Kazakhstan on Sunday, May 31, 2026 - Courtesy LOT Polish Airlines

On Monday (June 1, 2026), LOT Polish Airlines announced the launch of their inaugural flight between Warsaw and Almaty in Kazakhstan, with the first flight taking to the skies on Sunday, May 31, 2026.  For summer, the route will operate four times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, with flights departing Warsaw at 22:40.  The return flights will depart Almaty on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 09:20 (all times local).  For winter 2026/27, the route will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with return flights scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.  Flights will be operated with a Boeing 737-8 MAX.

In Monday’s announcement, LOT Polish Airlines Board Member and Chief Commercial Officer, Robert Ludera, said,

“The launch of operations to Almaty confirms the continued expansion of LOT Polish Airlines’ route network and the growing importance of the Central Asian region in our offering.  This part of the world is playing an increasingly important economic and business role, and the new route is a response to the growing demand for direct connections between Europe and Kazakhstan. Almaty is a city that perfectly reflects the modern spirit of the country – it is a dynamic destination that is open to new investment opportunities and international cooperation.  Thanks to our transfer hub in Warsaw, we are able to provide our passengers arriving from Kazakhstan with convenient access to LOT Polish Airlines’ extensive flight network, covering Europe and North America.”

LOT Polish Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Flight Between Warsaw and Almaty, Kazakhstan on Sunday, May 31, 2026 - Courtesy LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines connects Central and Eastern Europe with the rest of the world, including the U.S., Canada, India, Japan and South Korea.  The carrier operates long-haul flights with state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliners.  Founded in 1929, LOT Polish Airlines is the 11th oldest airline in the world, and is also one of the most internationally recognized Polish brands.

Source: LOT Polish Airlines