Q COSTARICA — Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR) and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) announced the arrival of the first charter flight from Poland, marking a new milestone in national air connectivity.
Starting in October, Rainbow Tours will operate eleven charter flights to Guanacaste, using a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with a capacity of 251 passengers.
The flights will be operated by LOT Polish Airlines, with one weekly flight from two Polish cities.
- The Warsaw Chopin Airport (AWA) – Guanacaste (LIR) route will operate from October 8 to 29.
- The Katowice International Airport (KTW) – Guanacaste (LIR) route will operate from November 5 to December 17.
According to data from the ICT, a total of 8,837 Polish tourists visited Costa Rica in 2025.
So far this year, 524 passengers have entered the country through Guanacaste Airport.
Tourism Minister William Rodríguez emphasized that this new route will strengthen connectivity with Europe and generate employment in Guanacaste and the surrounding areas.
Rodríguez thanked Rainbow Tours for their confidence in Costa Rica and assured travelers that they will enjoy the gastronomy, biodiversity, and the “Pura Vida” spirit.
Rainbow Tours, founded in 1990, is one of Poland’s leading tour operators. The company is a member of the Polish Chamber of Tourism and a founding member of the Polish Association of Tour Operators.
For Maciej Szczechura, CEO of Rainbow Tours, Costa Rica has been a dream destination for Polish travelers for years.
Szczechura stated that he is proud to be the first Polish tour operator to bring this extraordinary country closer to its clients.
He highlighted that Costa Rica offers a vibrant culture, the “Pura Vida” spirit, and natural beauty that deeply resonates with travelers.
César Jaramillo, General Manager of Guanacaste Airport, celebrated this new direct connection with Europe.
Jaramillo stated that Guanacaste offers everything Polish travelers seek: a warm, attractive, and outstanding vacation destination.
The executive highlighted the work done to attract new routes and position the destination in European markets with no prior connection to Costa Rica.
The arrival of the first flight from Poland confirms the growth in tourism and the opening of new opportunities for the country.