Another important step has been taken to strengthen Baranya’s international connectivity: the Pécs-Baranya Chamber of Commerce and Industry is providing 10 million forints in funding to ensure the stable operation of the scheduled Pécs–Munich flight. The flight is not only a transportation link but also a tool for economic development: through Munich, Baranya can connect more directly to the German economic area, as well as to the international network of Lufthansa and its partners.
The Pécs-Baranya Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting the long-term sustainability of the scheduled Pécs–Munich flight by contributing 10 million forints toward its operation as a special donation. The agreement on the support was signed in Pécs, marking another important milestone in the cooperation between the city, the chamber, and economic stakeholders.
The flight resumed on March 30, 2026, from Pécs-Pogány Airport. Scheduled flights between Pécs and Munich are operated by Lufthansa’s subcontractor, Danish Air Transport (DAT), twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. The flight duration is approximately one and a half hours, and the route is served by 72-seat ATR72-600 regional aircraft.
Lufthansa Connection: A Gateway to Europe and the World
The significance of the Pécs–Munich route extends beyond the direct connection to Bavaria. Munich is one of Europe’s leading business, innovation, and transportation hubs, offering strong connecting options to Western Europe, North America, and Asia. According to the city, one of the route’s key benefits is the international connectivity provided by Lufthansa’s codeshare program and the Lufthansa and Star Alliance partner networks.
This is of paramount importance from an investment promotion perspective. Today, a region’s international competitiveness is determined not only by its industrial areas, labor market, or tax environment, but also by how quickly and reliably it can be reached by international business decision-makers, investors, researchers, and partners. The Munich air link offers a new opportunity for Pécs and Baranya in this regard.
Economic Cooperation to Improve Accessibility in the Region
The resumption of the flight is the result of extensive cooperation: In addition to the city of Pécs, the University of Pécs, the Pécs-Baranya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other economic stakeholders also played a role in ensuring that Pécs is once again connected to scheduled international air service.
The Chamber’s involvement sends a particularly important message to the investment community: local economic stakeholders not only intend to use the air link but are also actively committed to maintaining it. This indicates that the region’s business community views the Pécs–Munich flight as infrastructure of strategic importance.
Baranya County’s development documents also emphasize that strengthening international relations, improving accessibility, and developing transportation infrastructure that supports economic growth are key issues for the county’s future. The Pécs–Munich flight fits into this development logic: it simultaneously supports business mobility, investment promotion, tourism, university networking, and international visibility.
Strengthening ties with Southern Germany
Germany has long been a key partner for Baranya’s economy, and Munich and Bavaria are among Europe’s strongest centers of industry, technology, and innovation. Direct air service can make corporate negotiations, the development of supplier partnerships, research and development collaborations, and the hosting of business delegations faster and more predictable.
The flight also opens up new opportunities for the University of Pécs’s international relations. According to official information from the city, the connection could boost student, faculty, and researcher mobility, as well as the growth of international projects and conference tourism.
Baranya is becoming more accessible to investors
One of the key indicators of the success of the Pécs–Munich flight will be its ability to meet the region’s business, tourism, and educational needs. The launch of twice-weekly flights will in itself improve the region’s international accessibility, but the longer-term impact depends on cooperation among economic actors, institutions, and investment promotion organizations.
From Baranya’s perspective, the flight adds a new selling point to the region’s investment appeal: Baranya is not an isolated outpost, but a region with university, industrial, and tourism ties, as well as cross-border connections, linked via Pécs by a direct air link to Munich and Lufthansa’s international network.
