Ryanair, announced on 7 October, its record Winter 2026 schedule for Kraków base, with 16 based aircraft with 3 three additional aircraft vs Winter 2025 and 4 new routes to Budapest, Dubrovnik, Rabat and Venice, bringing its total network from Kraków to 67 routes. Ryanair will also increase frequencies on 30 existing routes.
Buzz CEO Michał Kaczmarzyk, said “As Poland’s No.1 airline, Ryanair is proud to announce our record Kraków Winter 2026 schedule. This winter, we will base 16 aircraft in Kraków – a $1.6bn investment and an increase of 3 aircraft year-on-year. We will operate 67 routes, including 4 new routes to Budapest, Dubrovnik, Rabat and Venice, alongside increased frequencies on over 30 popular routes. Kraków is Ryanair’s largest base in Central and Eastern Europe and one of our key operating centres in Europe. According to KPMG’s report, over half of Kraków Airport’s passengers travelled with Ryanair last year, while our operations support almost 11,000 jobs across Kraków and Małopolska and contribute over €300m to regional GDP. Our long-term commitment is further demonstrated by our €130m simulator and training centre in Kraków, creating 150 highly paid, skilled jobs.”
Ryanair accounted for 54% of all passenger traffic at Kraków Airport last year and continues to invest in Kraków, as demonstrated by its €130m simulator and training centre, which opened in 2025. The only facility of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, this investment brings international aviation professionals to Kraków, develops local expertise and creates over 150 new direct jobs.
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