LOT Polish Airlines grows SE Asia network with Bangkok and Hanoi services

LOT Polish Airlines is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of new direct services from Warsaw to Bangkok and Hanoi. The Warsaw–Bangkok service is planned to launch on 7 October 2026, followed by the Warsaw–Hanoi service in 31 March 2027. The new routes represent an important expansion of LOT Polish Airlines’ Asian network and will provide the air cargo and freight forwarding community with new opportunities to move shipments between Thailand, Vietnam, Poland and destinations across Europe via LOT’s Warsaw hub. Thailand and Vietnam are among Southeast Asia’s most dynamic manufacturing, export and logistics markets. The introduction of direct LOT Polish Airlines services will offer additional belly cargo capacity and strengthen access to European markets for exporters, importers and freight forwarders in both countries. Through LOT Polish Airlines’ hub in Warsaw, cargo originating from Bangkok and Hanoi will benefit from onward connectivity across LOT’s European network, providing customers with additional routing possibilities into Central, Eastern and Western Europe. The new connections will also strengthen options for Europe-originating cargo destined for Thailand and Vietnam, supporting growing trade flows between the regions. Michał Grochowski, Head of Cargo at LOT Polish Airlines, said: “The launch of our new Bangkok and Hanoi connections marks an important step in the continued development of LOT’s presence in Southeast Asia. From a cargo perspective, these routes will open new opportunities for our customers by connecting two important Asian markets directly with Warsaw and our wider European network. Together with Group Concorde, we look forward to developing these markets and delivering reliable, competitive and customer-focused cargo solutions to the freight forwarding community.” As Cargo General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for LOT Cargo in Thailand and Vietnam, Group Concorde will support LOT Cargo’s commercial development, sales and customer activities in these markets. Through its local presence and established relationships with freight forwarders and logistics partners, Group Concorde will work closely with LOT Cargo to develop the new services, build sustainable cargo flows and provide customers with dedicated local commercial support. Prithviraj Chug, Chief Executive Officer of Group Concorde, said: “We are proud to support LOT Cargo as it expands its footprint in Southeast Asia with these important new connections to Bangkok and Hanoi. Thailand and Vietnam are strategic air cargo markets with strong links to Europe, and these new services create exciting opportunities for our customers and freight forwarding partners. Our focus at Group Concorde will be to translate this additional connectivity into sustainable cargo growth for LOT. With our local teams, market knowledge and close relationships with the forwarding community, we are committed to making Bangkok and Hanoi strong additions to LOT Cargo’s network and further strengthening the cargo bridge between Southeast Asia and Europe.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]