Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will launch a new direct route between Budapest and Gdańsk from 25 October 2026, expanding travel options between Hungary and northern Poland.
According to aviation news portal AIRportal.hu, the airline plans to operate the service four times a week during the winter schedule. Flights on the FR4411/2 route will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, with a flight time of approximately one and a half hours.
The new connection is expected to appeal not only to tourists but also to the growing number of Polish and Hungarian workers, students and business travellers commuting between the two countries.
Wizz Air already operates the route
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is also scheduled to operate four weekly flights between Budapest and Gdańsk during the upcoming winter season. Its flights are currently planned for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
According to a post shared by aviation-focused Facebook page Budflyer, both airlines are expected to compete directly on several operating days, giving passengers more flexibility and potentially more competitive ticket prices.
The addition of Ryanair’s service means travellers will soon have up to eight direct weekly connections between the two cities during the winter timetable.
Growing importance of Gdańsk for Hungarian travellers
Located on Poland’s Baltic coast, Gdańsk has become an increasingly popular destination among Hungarian travellers thanks to its historic old town, seaside atmosphere and growing business links with Central Europe.
The city also serves as an important economic and logistics hub in northern Poland, attracting international workers and companies. For guest workers and expats living in Hungary, the new route could provide a faster and more convenient connection for work-related travel and family visits.
Meanwhile, the expanded flight options may also strengthen tourism ties between Hungary and Poland, which have traditionally maintained close cultural and economic relations.
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The announcement shows continued competition among budget airlines at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, where both Ryanair and Wizz Air have been steadily expanding their networks despite pressure on the European aviation sector.
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