Icelandair Launches Gdańsk Flights As Poland Gains New Iceland And North America Travel Gateway

Icelandair has launched its first-ever scheduled flights to Poland, connecting Gdańsk, Poland, with Keflavík International Airport in Iceland from September 18, 2026, to create a new travel bridge between the Baltic region, Iceland and North America. The new route from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport strengthens international connectivity for northern Poland while allowing travellers to access Icelandair’s transatlantic network through its Keflavík hub. The service supports leisure tourism, visiting friends and relatives travel, and convenient onward journeys to destinations across the United States and Canada.

Icelandair Enters Poland Market With Strategic Gdańsk Network Expansion

The launch marks a major milestone for Icelandair as the airline enters the Polish market for the first time with scheduled operations. Gdańsk has become the first Polish destination served by the Icelandic carrier, adding a new international connection for one of Poland’s fastest-growing regional airports. The new service links the historic Baltic coastal city of Gdańsk with Iceland’s main international gateway, Keflavík International Airport. The route is designed to serve both direct travellers between Poland and Iceland and passengers using Icelandair’s hub model to continue journeys across the Atlantic.

Initially, Icelandair operates the route three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. From October 25, 2026, until March 15, 2027, the airline plans to add an additional Saturday service, increasing the frequency to four flights per week during part of the winter schedule. The route is planned to operate until May 31, 2027.

Gdańsk Strengthens Position As Northern Poland’s International Travel Hub

The Icelandair launch provides Gdańsk with another important international connection and expands the airport’s role as a gateway for travellers from northern Poland. The route gives passengers more options for international journeys without requiring travel through larger European aviation hubs. Through Keflavík, passengers from Gdańsk can connect to major destinations in the United States and Canada, including New York, Washington, Chicago, Miami, Toronto and Vancouver. This creates a new one-stop travel option for passengers seeking transatlantic connections from northern Poland.

The development comes as Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport continues expanding its international network. The airport has recorded strong passenger demand, handling 757,892 passengers in May 2026, while attracting additional airline partnerships and new routes. The addition of Icelandair strengthens the airport’s connectivity strategy by linking the Baltic region with a major North Atlantic hub.

New Poland Iceland Air Link Supports Tourism Growth And Travel Demand

The new Gdańsk–Keflavík connection is expected to support growing tourism flows between Poland and Iceland. The route provides easier access for Icelandic travellers visiting Poland and Polish travellers exploring Iceland’s landscapes, cultural attractions and outdoor experiences. The service also supports visiting friends and relatives travel, particularly due to the established Polish community living in Iceland. Direct air connectivity can make travel between the two countries more convenient by reducing the need for indirect journeys through other European airports.

For Iceland, the route creates an opportunity to attract more visitors from northern Poland, while Gdańsk gains improved visibility among Icelandic and North American travellers connecting through Keflavík. Gdańsk itself offers a strong tourism profile with its historic Old Town, Baltic Sea coastline, cultural attractions and access to wider northern Poland destinations. The new Icelandair service adds another international pathway for visitors looking to explore the region.

Keflavík Hub Expands Role In Europe North America Connectivity

The new route highlights Icelandair’s wider strategy of connecting European regional cities with North America through Iceland. Keflavík International Airport acts as the centre of this network, positioned between Europe and North America and allowing passengers to transfer between continents efficiently.

Rather than focusing only on major European capitals, Icelandair continues developing connections from regional markets where demand exists for international and transatlantic travel. For travellers from Gdańsk, the Icelandair network provides an alternative route to North America while also creating opportunities for stopover travel in Iceland. The airline’s network model allows passengers to combine Iceland visits with onward journeys, increasing the appeal of Iceland as both a destination and a connecting point.

Airline Expansion Reflects Growing Demand For Regional Connectivity

The launch of Icelandair’s first Polish route reflects a broader shift in European aviation, where regional airports are becoming increasingly important for international connectivity. Airlines are expanding beyond traditional capital-city markets to serve travellers closer to their home regions. For passengers, these developments reduce travel complexity and provide more direct access to global destinations.

The Gdańsk–Keflavík route strengthens links between the Baltic region, Iceland and North America while supporting tourism, business travel and family connections. With Icelandair entering Poland for the first time, Gdańsk gains a new international partner and travellers receive expanded options for exploring Iceland and reaching destinations across the Atlantic.