LOT Polish Airlines to Launch New Direct Service Between Gdańsk and Istanbul

LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the launch of new nonstop service between Gdańsk and Istanbul, Türkiye starting January 14, 2026.  The route will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

LOT Polish Airlines to Launch New Direct Service Between Gdańsk and Istanbul Starting January 14, 2026 - Courtesy LOT Polish Airlines

On Friday (June 27, 2025), LOT Polish Airlines announced the launch of new direst service between Gdańsk and Istanbul, Türkiye.  Starting January 14, 2026, the route will operate four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.  Flights will depart from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport at 16:35, with return flights leaving Istanbul at 22:10 (all times local), and the flight time will be approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes.

In Friday’s announcement, LOT Polish Airlines’ Chief Operating Office and Management Board Member, Dorota Dmuchowska, said,

“Opening our new route is a significant milestone in strengthening LOT Polish Airlines’ presence at Poland’s regional airports. Early next year, we will connect two vibrant hubs – the gateway to Pomerania and a metropolis uniting Europe and Asia – thereby creating new opportunities for business owners, investors, and tourists alike.  Istanbul has proven highly popular among our passengers flying from Warsaw and Krakow, which is why I am certain that adding a convenient Gdańsk connection will be warmly received by residents of northern Poland.  I also trust that this route will lay the groundwork for a lasting partnership between LOT and Gdańsk Airport, benefitting travellers and the entire region.”

Also commenting on the new Istanbul route, Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport’s President, Tomasz Kloskowski, said,

“The inauguration of a direct flight between Gdańsk and Istanbul marks a landmark achievement for Gdańsk Airport, built on years of exemplary cooperation with LOT Polish Airlines and excellent relations with Turkish Airlines.  Istanbul is not only a captivating tourist destination but also a strategic hub for business, culture, and logistics, bridging Europe and Asia.  This connection provides Gdańsk with a gateway to the East and seamless access to Europe’s second-largest airport, which is also the world’s seventh-largest transfer hub.  The new LOT service, in cooperation with Turkish Airlines, opens the Turkish carrier’s extensive global network to our passengers.  This development significantly strengthens Gdańsk’s position on the global map of transportation and business.  I would like to thank all the dedicated individuals from Poland and Turkey whose efforts brought this project to fruition. Making this dream a reality is a proud moment we have long awaited.”

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