Another step across the Atlantic: LOT Polish Airlines inaugurates direct flights to San Francisco
LOT Polish Airlines has just inaugurated its first-ever direct flights from Warsaw to San Francisco, marking a significant expansion of its transatlantic network. Key Highlights - Launch Date: 6 May 2026 - Frequency: Up to 4 flights per week during the summer season (through October 22, 2026). Schedule: Warsaw → San Francisco: - LO35: Thursdays & Sundays at 11:15 - LO37: Wednesdays & Saturdays at 17:40 San Francisco → Warsaw: - LO36: 15:50 - LO38: 22:15 Aircraft: Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with a flight time of ~11 hours 30 minutes. Network Expansion: San Francisco becomes LOT’s sixth U.S. destination, joining Chicago, New York, Newark, Miami, and Los Angeles. Strategic Goal: Strengthen Warsaw’s role as a hub in Central & Eastern Europe, while boosting business and tourism ties with the U.S. West Coast. Why It Matters This route connects Poland and Central/Eastern Europe directly to Silicon Valley and the Bay Area — a hub of innovation, academia (Stanford, UC Berkeley), and cultural diversity. It’s not just about tourism; it’s also about fostering economic partnerships and knowledge exchange between regions. Robert Ludera, LOT’s Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized that the new service is “an investment in a route that connects business, innovation and global ambition.”
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