15 ROUTES (3 NEW), 3 BASED AIRCRAFT  – INVESTMENT WORTH USD 300M

Ryanair, the largest airline in Poland and Europe, announced today (October 21) its 2025 winter flight schedule for Katowice, featuring 15 exciting routes, including three new destinations—Budapest, Brussels, and Trapani—and additional flights to popular sunny destinations such as Alicante, Athens, and Catania.

This winter, three Ryanair aircraft will be based in Katowice, strengthening the airport’s position as one of the key hubs in Ryanair’s network in Poland and supporting the development of tourism, jobs, and the local economy.

Ryanair’s winter schedule from Katowice for 2025 includes:

• 15 routes, including 3 new ones: Budapest, Brussels, and Trapani
• 3 aircraft based (investment of USD 300 million)
• 1.3 million passengers per year
• Over 1 000 jobs supported

As the fastest growing airline in Europe and the CEE region, Ryanair has also announced recruitment for cadet pilot positions for 2026. Across Poland, 100 places have been opened for future pilots who want to start their careers with Europe’s largest airline. Detailed information about the recruitment process can be found on the website: https://careers.ryanair.com/jobs/

To mark the announcement of its winter flight schedule, Ryanair has launched a special promotion with tickets starting at PLN 119 – the offer is valid for a limited time exclusively on ryanair.com.

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 accessibility, developing tourism, and boosting local economies. Our 2025 winter schedule includes 15 routes, including three new connections – to Budapest, Brussels, and Trapani – giving passengers even more choice of winter destinations.

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 jobs for cadet pilots for 2026. Recruitment is already underway – this is a unique opportunity to start a career with Europe’s largest airline.

To mark the occasion, we are launching a special ticket sale starting at PLN 119, available exclusively on ryanair.com – we encourage passengers to book quickly so as not to miss out on the lowest prices.”

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

“This year, Ryanair has significantly increased its regular flight offerings from Katowice Airport. In the first three quarters of 2025, it handled 14% more passengers at our airport than in the same period last year. Thanks in part to the activity of this carrier, this year, for the first time in the airport’s history, we will exceed the threshold of 7 million passengers served.”