Wizz Air launches 3 new flights
Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline*, today has announced further expansion in Bucharest with two state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft, three new routes and the opening of its second base serving the city, at Bucharest Baneasa – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport from 1 April 2025.
Wizz Air base expansion
With a total of 21 aircraft to be based in Bucharest, this expansion aims to greatly increase connectivity between Romania and other countries both in Europe and beyond, while providing more budget friendly travel options with additional low-fare seats for the upcoming summer.
Bucharest is of crucial importance to Wizz Air, and the airline is excited to continue its rapid expansion with these new aircraft. It will add nearly 750 thousand seats to its summer 2025 schedule in Bucharest, growing 18% compared to the summer 2024.
Spain and Germany
The new routes from Bucharest Otopeni will begin operating as follows: Bucharest Otopeni to Gran Canaria (Spain) will start on June 17th, 2025, to Frankfurt Hahn (Germany) on August 1st, and to Friedrichshafen (Germany) on August 2nd, 2025. Prices starts from as low as 29.99 EUR. The airline will also increase frequency of nine existing routes to Dortmund, Memmingen, Stuttgart, Nice, Basel, Larnaca, Lyon, Alghero and Pisa.
Starting from April 1st, Wizz Air will start based operations from Bucharest Baneasa Airport. In addition to the flights to Naples (Italy) and Kraków (Poland) which are already in service, the airline will launch routes from Bucharest Baneasa to Abu Dhabi (UAE) from March 30th, to London Luton (United Kingdom) from April 1st, and to Warsaw (Poland) from June 9th. Tickets are already on sale on wizzair.com and the airline’s official app, with prices starting from EUR 24.99. This expansion reflects Wizz Air’s dedication to serving the evolving needs of travellers in Romania, providing them with more choices and flexibility for leisure or business travel, as well as visiting friends and family abroad.
Since beginning its Romanian operations in 2006, Wizz Air has steadily increased its investment, recognizing the country as a pivotal market. Currently, the airline operates 175 routes from 13 Romanian airports, connecting passengers to 72 destinations across 24 countries. Over the past 18 years, Wizz Air has established six operational bases in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara, Craiova, and Sibiu. The airline employs more than 1,500 people in Romania.
Mauro Peneda, Managing Director, Wizz Air Malta, said: “As we continue to expand our network and boast a 55% market share in Romania, we are proud to establish a new base at Bucharest Baneasa Airport and launch three new routes from the capital. This expansion will provide almost 750 thousand additional seats for passengers travelling to and from the capital this upcoming summer, securing a 18% capacity growth in Bucharest compared to the last summer. We are excited to be further developing our offer, this is just a first step to reach almost 8 million seat capacity annually to Bucharest and offering even more choices to our passengers. In total, the airline will operate 66 routes across 23 countries from both airports in Bucharest. As we grow our network and fleet towards our ‘WIZZ 500’ strategy, we are pleased to contribute to the Romanian economy by creating jobs and hope this growth will further enhance our role as Romania’s leading airline”.
Since its inaugural flight in 2004, Wizz Air has established itself as a preferred choice for affordable travel. As part of Wizz Air’s sustainability commitment, the airline continues to operate one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry, reinforcing its position as a responsible leader.
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