San Francisco travelers eyeing Central and Eastern Europe just got a new shortcut. LOT Polish Airlines is launching seasonal nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and Warsaw on May 6, 2026, with four flights a week on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Tickets are already on sale, giving Bay Area flyers a more direct path into Poland and onward connections across the continent.
Route Details and Schedule
San Francisco International Airport highlighted the new Warsaw link in a post on X, confirming the May 6 launch and four weekly departures for the summer season. “We are thrilled to welcome LOT Polish Airlines to SFO,” Airport Director Mike Nakornkhet said in a release from San Francisco International Airport, which notes the route is slated to operate throughout the summer.
New airline alert 📢 SFO is excited to welcome @LOTAirlinesUS to the Bay Area with nonstop summer service 4x weekly to Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱 Tickets available now ✈️ pic.twitter.com/Jq2PIc8IMR
— San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ✈️ (@flySFO) May 6, 2026
Booking, Aircraft and Inaugural Perks
LOT has opened reservations for the new route and lists inaugural flight numbers LO38 from San Francisco and LO37 from Warsaw today. The airline is dangling double Miles & More credit for travelers booked on those first flights. Service will use Boeing 787 Dreamliners and is scheduled to operate on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, according to LOT Polish Airlines.
Connections and Traveler Impact
The nonstop service ties SFO directly into LOT’s Warsaw hub, opening up one-stop Star Alliance connections across Europe and beyond. That could shave time for Bay Area passengers who currently snake through Western European hubs to reach Central and Eastern Europe. LOT is pitching the route to both business travelers and vacationers looking for a more direct jump into the region, as noted by The Points Guy.
Why It Matters to SFO
With the addition of Warsaw, San Francisco joins a short list of West Coast airports offering direct service to Poland, a win for SFO as it works to deepen its international roster ahead of the busy summer travel period. The route also offers a new bridge between the Bay Area’s tech and business sectors and a growing Central European hub, according to AviationPros.
Practical Notes for Travelers
Passengers booking the new LOT flights should verify terminal assignments, baggage policies and connection details directly with the airline, and keep an eye on any seasonal schedule tweaks. For broader airport questions, SFO lists customer service lines and a 24/7 hotline at (650) 821-8211 on its contact page. Check San Francisco International Airport for current advisories and traveler information.
