Wizz Air launches flights from Budapest to 2 gorgeous destinations!
Wizz Air continues to strengthen its position in Central Europe: while launching two new northern routes from Budapest, it is also expanding its operations in Bratislava to an unprecedented scale, reaching a record number of flights.
According to the Hungarian-founded budget airline’s announcement, from December, travellers will be able to fly directly to the Estonian capital, Tallinn, and next spring to Billund in Denmark, the hometown of LEGO, AIRportal.hu reports.
Tallinn and Billund join the Budapest network
From 11 December, Wizz Air will operate flights between Budapest and Tallinn three times a week (on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays). The Estonian capital’s blend of historical charm and modern innovation makes it an attractive destination: alongside its UNESCO-listed Old Town, the city’s fintech scene and trendy Kalamaja district offer unique experiences, 24.hu writes.
Starting from 2 April, direct flights to Billund will be available four times a week (on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays). The Danish city is famous for LEGOLAND, while southern Denmark’s natural treasures and hiking trails make for an ideal short Scandinavian getaway.
Both routes will operate year-round, with fares starting from HUF 10,190 to Tallinn and HUF 12,290 to Billund. According to Wizz Air, the number of passengers travelling northwards has increased sevenfold over the past three years.
Record expansion in Bratislava: Four aircraft and 27 routes
Wizz Air is also significantly enhancing its operations in neighbouring Bratislava. As reported by VG and AIRportal.hu, the airline will station two additional Airbus A321neo aircraft in the Slovak capital, bringing the total to four based planes.
Next year, the airline will set a new record by running 27 routes from Bratislava: the largest network in the airport’s history. Destinations include Larnaca, Chișinău, Berlin, Rome, Tirana, Pristina, Tel Aviv, and Warsaw.
In addition, from the end of November, a new domestic service between Bratislava and Košice will be launched, operating daily, and on some days, even twice a day. The flight takes only 35 minutes, with tickets starting from EUR 19.99. The Slovak government will support the route’s operation with EUR 5.2 million in funding until 2028.
Shifting focus from Vienna to Bratislava
The airline’s management has confirmed that it will gradually withdraw from Vienna Airport, focusing its resources instead on the Slovak capital. CEO József Váradi said, “We are leaving Vienna and aim to grow here. We want to contribute to Slovakia’s economic development.”
How long will the engine troubles last?
For the past two and a half years, Wizz Air has been struggling with engine malfunctions and maintenance issues involving Pratt & Whitney engines, owned by RTX, which have grounded dozens of Airbus aircraft. Although there has been some improvement in recent months, the airline’s management emphasises that the solution lies beyond their control, meaning they cannot guarantee that all planes will indeed return to service by the end of 2027.
The Hungarian airline’s goal remains to have its entire fleet back in operation by late 2027, but the timeline still depends on the engine manufacturer’s decisions.