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Smartwings Poland Sp. z o.o., formerly Travel Service Polska Sp. z o.o., is a Polish charter airline based in Warsaw. The airline commenced operations in May 2012 from Warsaw Chopin Airport, and is a subsidiary airline of Czech airline Smartwings. As part of a rebranding exercise in 2018, Smartwings Poland, along with other companies in the Travel Service group, had their name changed from Travel Service to Smartwings and their aircraft repainted.

Key Information

Destinations

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Smartwings Poland serves the following leisure destinations:[citation needed]

Country City Airport Notes Ref.
Albania Tirana Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza Seasonal charter [1]
Bulgaria Burgas Burgas Airport Seasonal charter
Varna Varna Airport [1]
Croatia Split Split Saint Jerome Airport
Cuba Cayo Coco Jardines del Rey Airport
Santa Clara Abel Santamaría Airport
Cyprus Larnaca Larnaca International Airport Seasonal charter [2][1]
Dominican Republic Punta Cana Punta Cana International Airport
Egypt Sharm El Sheikh Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Hurghada Hurghada International Airport Seasonal charter [1]
Taba Taba International Airport Seasonal charter [3]
Georgia Kutaisi Kutaisi International Airport [2]
Greece Chania Chania International Airport Seasonal charter [1]
Heraklion Heraklion International Airport Seasonal charter
Kavala Kavala International Airport Seasonal charter [2]
Rhodes Rhodes International Airport Seasonal [1]
Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Airport Seasonal charter [1]
Zakynthos Zakynthos International Airport
Israel Tel Aviv David Ben Gurion International Airport Terminated
Italy Catania Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Seasonal charter
Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport Seasonal charter
Montenegro Tivat Tivat Airport begins 29 May 2025 [2]
Morocco Agadir Agadir–Al Massira Airport
Poland Gdańsk Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport Seasonal charter
Katowice Katowice International Airport Hub
Łódź Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport
Poznań Poznań–Ławica Airport Seasonal charter
Warsaw Warsaw Chopin Airport Hub
Wrocław Wrocław Airport
Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport
Portugal Madeira Madeira Airport
Tanzania Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Thailand Krabi Krabi International Airport
Tunisia Enfidha Enfidha–Hammamet International Airport
Tabarka Tabarka–Aïn Draham International Airport begins 2 June 2025 [1]
Turkey Antalya Antalya Airport Seasonal charter
Bodrum Milas–Bodrum Airport Seasonal charter
Dalaman Dalaman Airport Seasonal charter [1]
Spain Fuerteventura Fuerteventura Airport
Las Palmas Gran Canaria Airport
Palma de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca Airport Seasonal charter
Tenerife Tenerife South Airport Seasonal charter
Sri Lanka Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport Seasonal charter [4]

Fleet

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Smartwings Poland's only Boeing 737-800

As of August 2025, Smartwings Poland operates the following aircraft:[5]


Aircraft In service Orders Passengers Notes
C Y Total
Boeing 737-800 1 — – 189 189
Total 1 —

Smartwings Poland also uses Boeing 737-800 aircraft of their parent company Smartwings to cover its flights.

Historical fleet

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Smartwings Poland previously operated an Airbus A330-200 leased from Air Transat between 2016 and 2019.

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Smartwings Poland Sp. z o.o. is a Polish charter headquartered at , specializing in leisure and holiday flights as a wholly owned of the Czech-based Group. Originally founded in May 2012 as Travel Service Polska, it began operations from as a sister company to the Czech Travel Service , focusing on charter services for tour operators. In 2018, as part of a broader of the Travel Service Group to , the Polish adopted its current name to align with the group's unified identity. The airline operates from six major Polish airports—Warsaw, Katowice, , , , and —offering seasonal charter flights to over 30 destinations, primarily leisure spots in , but also extending to , the , and . For the Northern Summer 2025 season, it has introduced new weekly routes from to destinations including and in , in Georgia, and Tivat in , alongside planned winter services to via starting December 2025. Smartwings Poland's current fleet consists of a single active 737-800 , with an average age of approximately 18 years, suitable for short- to medium-haul routes. Historically, the airline has operated a larger fleet, including leased such as an A330-200 from between 2016 and 2019 for long-haul charters. As of November 2025, the parent Group, which includes Smartwings Poland, is reportedly in advanced talks for acquisition by Poland's , potentially reshaping its operations within the broader Central European aviation landscape.

History

Founding and early operations

Smartwings Poland was established in May 2012 as Travel Service Polska Sp. z o.o., a wholly owned of the Czech-based Travel Service airline (later rebranded as ). The company was formed to serve the growing demand for charter services in the Polish market, leveraging the parent company's expertise in leisure aviation. Initial operations commenced on May 9, 2012, with the 's inaugural flight departing from (WAW), targeting seasonal leisure destinations primarily in the Mediterranean region, such as , , and . These services focused on short-haul routes to popular vacation spots in and select long-haul destinations beyond, operating during peak summer seasons to support tourism flows. The parent company provided essential aircraft leasing and management support to facilitate these early launches. The early fleet consisted of leased Boeing 737 variants, including the 737-800 model, sourced from the parent company to handle short-haul charter demands efficiently. By 2013, operations expanded to include (KTW) as a secondary hub, enabling broader coverage for regional departures and increasing capacity for Polish passengers. Throughout its initial years, Travel Service Polska emphasized flights integrated with package tours offered by Polish s, with no scheduled passenger services. This model catered to group travel for holidays, prioritizing reliability and cost-effectiveness for markets without venturing into regular route networks.

and growth

In 2018, Travel Service Polska underwent a to Poland as part of the broader Group's effort to unify its branding across subsidiaries. This change aligned the Polish operation with the parent company's identity, formerly known as Travel Service, and included updating its airline designator to IATA code 3Z and ICAO code TVP. The supported enhanced visibility in the European market while maintaining focus on and services. Following the , Smartwings Poland experienced operational growth through increased flight frequencies and route expansions, building on prior long-haul services such as the use of an Airbus A330-200 leased from , which operated from 2016 until its return in 2019. To manage peak season demand, the airline introduced wet-lease agreements, allowing flexible capacity adjustments for high-traffic periods. By 2020, its network had expanded to over 20 destinations, primarily in the Mediterranean region, serving leisure travelers from key Polish bases. The led to temporary flight suspensions in 2020, mirroring the group's 84% drop in passengers that year, but recovery began in with resumed operations and a tripling of passenger numbers across subsidiaries, including . By 2022, Smartwings Poland had solidified its position as a key player in the Polish charter market, providing essential services for major tour operators such as Itaka and through dedicated agreements.

Recent developments

Following the , Smartwings Poland resumed and expanded its seasonal operations in 2023, adding new routes such as to Faro on a scheduled basis from June to October. The continued this growth into 2025, announcing a summer schedule from six Polish airports—, , , , , and —to 28 destinations, primarily in the Mediterranean region. As part of these expansions, it introduced weekly flights from to (), (Georgia), (), and () for the northern summer 2025 season. Additionally, a new weekly route from to () launched on June 2, 2025, operating on Mondays through October 6. In further 2025 developments, Smartwings Poland planned its winter 2025/26 schedule with enhanced long-haul options, including the launch of a weekly –– service starting December 23, 2025, operated by a MAX 8 aircraft. This route, with a stop in (), marked the 's entry into the Sri Lankan market and complemented other winter charters to destinations like (). The carrier's fleet consists of variants and relies on wet-leased aircraft from the parent Group, including the 737 MAX 8, to support these expansions and reflect a strategic focus on efficient narrowbody operations for charter and scheduled services. In November 2025, reports emerged of advancing toward the acquisition of 's parent company, Smartwings Group, potentially leading to integration of operations, fleet, and route networks between the two carriers. This development aligned with the parent group's ongoing growth, including fleet modernization and network enhancements that benefit 's connectivity.

Corporate affairs

Ownership and subsidiaries

Smartwings Poland, operating as Smartwings Polska Sp. z o.o., is a wholly owned of a.s., the Czech-based parent company of the Smartwings Group, since its establishment in 2012. The Smartwings Group traces its origins to 1997, when it was founded as Travel Service a.s., initially focusing on flights; it underwent a major to in early 2019 to unify its branding across operations. Within the Smartwings Group, functions as the dedicated Polish entity for services, alongside sister companies Smartwings Czechia (the core operation under a.s.), Kft., and s.r.o.; the group collectively operates a fleet of 42 as of 2025. Smartwings Poland has no subsidiaries of its own and relies on the group's centralized structure for and operational support. As of November 2025, media reports indicate that , majority-owned by the Polish State Treasury, is nearing an acquisition of the entire Group, which would potentially transfer ownership to a state-influenced Polish entity pending regulatory approval.

Headquarters and infrastructure

Poland maintains its headquarters in , the capital of , with administrative offices located at Ul. Gordona Bennetta 2B, 02-159 . This central location facilitates coordination with regulatory bodies and supports the airline's operational oversight within the country. The headquarters serves as the primary point for management, planning, and administrative functions, reflecting the airline's integration into the broader Group structure. The airline's primary hub is (WAW/EPWA), which has functioned as its main operational base since the company's inception in 2012. This airport handles the majority of Poland's flights, providing essential facilities for processing, turnaround, and operations. A secondary hub operates at Katowice International Airport (KTW/EPKT), focusing on routes serving southern and enhancing connectivity for regional s to leisure destinations. Additionally, the airline conducts seasonal operations from other Polish airports, including (POZ/EPPO), Wrocław–Copernicus Airport (WRO/EPWR), (GDN/EPGD), and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK/EPKK), to support services during peak travel periods. Infrastructure support for Smartwings Poland is closely aligned with its parent company, Smartwings, including shared maintenance and crew basing arrangements. Heavy maintenance activities are primarily conducted at group facilities located at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG/LKPR) in the Czech Republic, utilizing specialized services from providers such as Czech Airlines Technics for base checks and component repairs. In Poland, ground handling operations at key airports like Warsaw Chopin are managed through partnerships with local providers, including LS Airport Services, Welcome Airport Services, and Aviation Support Poland, ensuring efficient baggage handling, passenger services, and ramp operations. Crew basing is concentrated at the primary and secondary hubs to optimize flight scheduling and reduce transit times for charter rotations.

Operations

Business model and services

Smartwings Poland operates primarily as a charter airline, focusing on ad-hoc flights for tour operators rather than year-round scheduled services. Its emphasizes seasonal operations, with peak activity during the summer months to support leisure travel to popular vacation destinations. This approach allows the airline to align its capacity with fluctuating demand from the sector, transporting passengers as part of package holidays without maintaining a fixed timetable of regular flights. The airline's services are configured exclusively in across its fleet, providing a no-frills experience tailored to passengers. On longer routes, in-flight meals are available for purchase or , including a selection of hot and cold options, while complimentary soft drinks accompany purchases; is offered via a free portal with access to movies, music, and games on personal devices. For flights, passengers receive a standard of kg checked luggage per , plus 8 kg cabin , ensuring straightforward handling for travelers. Smartwings Poland maintains close partnerships with major Polish tour operators, including Itaka, TUI Poland, and Rainbow Tours, to facilitate integrated package holiday services. These collaborations enable the to secure block bookings and customized flight schedules for group travel. Additionally, it relies on wet-lease arrangements with its parent company, the Smartwings Group, for aircraft and crew, optimizing resource sharing within the group's operations. Operating under the IATA code 3Z and ICAO code TVP, Smartwings Poland adheres to (EASA) regulations for all flights.

Hubs and route network

Smartwings Poland designates as its primary hub, from which the majority of its flights depart, supporting operations across its charter network. functions as a key secondary base, particularly for routes serving southern and regional demand. The airline also operates from , , , and airports. The adheres to a point-to-point model for its services, emphasizing direct, non-connecting flights to optimize efficiency. The route network features predominantly seasonal, non-stop flights to destinations, with typical flight durations ranging from 2 to 4 hours. Services operate at frequencies of up to once weekly per route, aligning with peak travel periods. In , the airline transported 785,000 passengers, reflecting its scale prior to further expansions. Network development by 2025 includes an expansion into the and , exemplified by the introduction of a weekly –– route commencing in December 2025. This shift broadens the airline's reach beyond traditional European leisure markets. In summer 2025, additional charter routes from to destinations like were launched. Seasonal fluctuations in demand pose operational challenges, prompting the airline to lease aircraft back to its parent Group during low-activity off-peak seasons to maintain efficiency.

Destinations

Current destinations

Smartwings Poland operates seasonal charter flights to approximately 30 destinations as of November 2025, primarily serving leisure travelers from six Polish airports: Warsaw Chopin, , Gdańsk , –Ławica, –Balice, and –Copernicus. For the 2025/26 winter season, the airline introduced seven new routes, featuring around 28 destinations overall.

Europe

The majority of Smartwings Poland's routes focus on leisure spots, with over 20 destinations in the Mediterranean and beyond. Key locations include , with services to and ; Montenegro's ; Turkey's and ; and Spain's and .

Africa and Middle East

Smartwings Poland provides charter access to popular sun destinations in and the , including Egypt's and ; Tunisia's , which began operations in June 2025 and continues seasonally; and direct flights to Oman's and starting in October/November 2025. Services to longer-haul destinations like Sri Lanka's are routed via .

Asia and Caribbean

The airline's longer-haul offerings include Asia with flights to Sri Lanka's Colombo starting in December 2025, often routed via Muscat. In the Caribbean, seasonal charters connect to Cuba's Varadero and destinations in the Dominican Republic.

Terminated destinations

Smartwings Poland has discontinued several routes since its rebranding from Travel Service Polska in 2018, focusing on adjustments to its charter and scheduled services amid changing market conditions. European routes to Bulgaria, including Burgas and Varna, were reduced post-2020 due to lower demand following the COVID-19 pandemic and heightened competition from low-cost carriers. Similarly, select Sicily routes in Italy, such as to Catania and Palermo, were terminated in 2019 as part of a network optimization to prioritize higher-yield leisure destinations. Long-haul operations faced significant cuts, with sporadic charter flights to , exemplified by services to Cancun, ceasing after 2018 owing to economic factors and the end of widebody leasing arrangements. In , certain Moroccan routes were phased out by 2022, influenced by post-pandemic travel restrictions and shifting tourist preferences toward European Mediterranean spots. These terminations impacted several formerly served destinations, reflecting broader industry trends in route rationalization. The airline's final long-haul efforts relied on a leased A330-200 until 2019, after which its return to lessor prompted the elimination of extended-range services in favor of short- and medium-haul narrowbody operations from Polish hubs.

Fleet

Current fleet

As of November 2025, Poland maintains a core fleet consisting of a single directly operated by the . This is a 737-800, registered as SP-TVZ (manufacturer serial number 29643), configured with 189 seats in a single layout. Built in 2007, it has an average fleet age of 18.4 years and features the standard , including the 's blue and white color scheme with the logo on the tail. The 737-800 is primarily utilized for short- and medium-haul charter flights departing from , supporting the airline's leisure-focused operations across and select international routes. To meet peak seasonal demand, Smartwings Poland supplements its operations with up to five additional 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft wet-leased from the parent Group. These leased aircraft enable expanded capacity for charter services, including ETOPS-equipped configurations suitable for extended routes such as those to the and . In a significant update for late 2025, Smartwings Poland plans to introduce the Boeing 737 MAX 8 into its operations starting December 23, 2025, for weekly long-haul charter flights from Warsaw to Colombo via Muscat, marking the airline's entry into extended-range services with this more efficient narrow-body type. The 737 MAX 8, also featuring Smartwings branding, offers improved fuel efficiency and a range of up to 6,584 km, supporting the airline's growing focus on leisure destinations in South Asia.

Historical fleet

Smartwings Poland, operating initially as Travel Service Poland from 2012 to 2018, relied heavily on leased narrowbody aircraft from its parent company, Travel Service (later rebranded ), to support seasonal charter services. The early fleet centered on the 737-800, with SP-TVZ (MSN 29643) entering service on April 24, 2012, and operating until March 31, 2017, before transitioning to the rebranded entity. This configuration allowed for flexible operations, typically involving one to two aircraft during peak summer periods to serve European leisure routes from . To venture into long-haul charters between 2016 and 2019, the airline leased an Airbus A330-200 from . The aircraft, C-GTSN (MSN 369), was active from October 30, 2016, to May 1, 2017, enabling transatlantic and Asian services. A second A330-200, OK-GBB, leased from the parent group, followed from October 2018 to April 2019, providing similar capacity for seasonal demand. These leases marked a brief diversification from narrowbodies but were discontinued after 2019 as the airline refocused on short- and medium-haul operations. Following the 2018 rebranding to , the fleet standardized on 737-800 narrowbodies leased from the parent group, continuing the use of like SP-TVZ into the early . By 2024, historical airframes had been rotated back to the Group or returned to lessors, streamlining the operation to a minimal core fleet consistent with its model. This emphasized cost efficiency through intra-group leasing rather than ownership.

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