FLIGHTS from Aberdeen International Airport to one of Europe’s most popular cities by Ryanair have launched this week. The budget airline announced on Tuesday that holidaymakers from Scotland’s north east can now travel to the Polish city of Krakow from Aberdeen. The service to Poland is Ryanair’s fourth destination from Aberdeen International Airport, joining Malaga, Alicante and Faro – which have all had their frequency increased to three flights per week. Ryanair said Krakow is one of the most “highly requested” destinations from Aberdeen and will become the airport’s second direct connection to Poland, joining the route to Gdansk. READ MORE: Ryanair announces new flights from Scottish airport to popular Mediterranean island The twice-weekly service will operate on Wednesday and Saturday beginning April 2. Mark Beveridge, managing director at Aberdeen International Airport, said the introduction of the Krakow route shows the demand for more European destinations from Scots in the north east. He said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ryanair’s new direct service to Krakow, further enhancing Aberdeen International Airport’s connectivity to Europe. “This twice-weekly service will provide passengers with greater flexibility and convenience when traveling to one of Europe’s most vibrant and historically rich cities. “Krakow has been one of the most highly requested destinations from Aberdeen, and we are delighted that Ryanair has responded to demand by introducing this much-anticipated route. “We are not only celebrating the start of this Krakow route but Ryanair’s decision to increase its Faro, Alicante and Malaga services to three flights per week underscoring its commitment to operations in our city. “With a 50% increase in capacity for summer 2025 and 20,000 additional departing seats, these enhancements highlight the growing demand for European destinations from the North East.”