Ryanair Unveils 2025 Winter Schedule for Katowice - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

Ryanair, Europe’s and Poland’s largest airline, has announced its 2025 winter flight schedule for Katowice Airport, featuring 15 routes, including three new destinations — Budapest, Brussels, and Trapani — alongside additional flights to popular sunny getaways such as Alicante, Athens, and Catania.

This winter, three Ryanair aircraft will be based in Katowice, marking an investment of USD 300 million and reinforcing the airport’s role as a key regional hub in the carrier’s Polish network. The new schedule is expected to deliver 1.3 million passengers annually and support over 1,000 local jobs.

Expanding connectivity and opportunities

Ryanair continues to expand across Central and Eastern Europe, with Katowice playing a central role in the airline’s Polish growth strategy. To further support its operations, Ryanair has also launched a recruitment campaign for cadet pilots starting in 2026, offering 100 positions to aspiring aviators eager to begin their careers with Europe’s largest airline.

Details on the application process are available at careers.ryanair.com/jobs.

Special promotional fares

To celebrate the announcement, Ryanair has introduced a limited-time fare promotion, with tickets starting from PLN 119, available exclusively at ryanair.com.

Statements from Ryanair and Katowice Airport

Michał Kaczmarzyk, CEO of Buzz (Ryanair Group), said:

“Ryanair continues to grow in Poland, investing in regional airports such as Katowice, which play a key role in improving transport connectivity, developing tourism, and supporting local economies.

Our 2025 winter schedule includes 15 routes – among them three new connections to Budapest, Brussels, and Trapani – offering passengers even more winter travel options.

This schedule will be operated by three aircraft based in Katowice, representing an investment of USD 300 million and supporting over 1,000 jobs in the region. At the same time, we are investing in the future of Polish aviation by creating 100 new cadet pilot positions for 2026. Recruitment is already underway, providing a unique opportunity to start a career with Europe’s largest airline.”

Artur Tomasik, President of the Management Board of the Upper Silesian Aviation Association (Katowice Airport), added:

“Ryanair has significantly expanded its flight offering from Katowice this year. In the first three quarters of 2025, the airline carried 14% more passengers through our airport than in the same period last year. Thanks in part to Ryanair’s dynamic operations, we will surpass 7 million passengers for the first time in our airport’s history.”

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