Wizz Air is set to resume domestic flights in Romania after an eight-year break, reintroducing a direct connection between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca from December 2026. The low-cost airline plans to operate up to two flights a day on the route, offering another option for passengers travelling between Romania’s capital and its second-largest city.
According to Romanian news outlet Economedia, flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca are scheduled to restart on 18 December, with tickets already available from 199 Romanian lei. The route will operate up to 12 times a week.
From Monday to Friday, passengers will be able to choose between two daily flights, while one service will operate on Saturdays and Sundays. However, during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, between 18 December and 10 January, the twice-daily schedule will only be available on selected days.
Wizz Air becomes the third airline on the route
Wizz Air last operated domestic flights between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca eight years ago. The route is currently served by Romania’s national carrier TAROM and HiSky, making Wizz Air the third airline to offer direct flights between the two cities.
The connection is one of the busiest domestic routes in Romania. Cluj International Airport recorded more than 366,000 passengers travelling between Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest in 2025. In the first ten months of 2026, the figure exceeded 300,000, accounting for around 10% of the airport’s total passenger traffic.
Wizz Air Group’s network director Samuel Ferrera said the airline had long helped connect Romania with the rest of Europe and that the new service would bring the country’s cities closer together.
Alin Tişe, president of the Cluj County Council, also welcomed the announcement, highlighting the importance of direct air links with the capital for economic development, attracting investment and supporting businesses.
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Wizz Air’s growing Romanian network
Wizz Air is the leading airline in Romania, with a market share of more than 50%. It carried 14.5 million passengers on its Romanian routes in 2025, a 13% increase compared with the previous year.
During the 2026–2027 winter season, the airline offers more than 25 destinations from Cluj International Airport. Passengers can choose from around 40 scheduled destinations across approximately 15 countries in Europe and the Middle East.
The airline operates a fleet of 276 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
