Expansion and Growth

Over the past 18 years, Wizz Air has expanded its operations in Romania, establishing seven bases nationwide. These bases are in Bucharest Baneasa, Bucharest Otopeni, Cluj-Napoca, Craiova, Iasi, Sibiu, and Timisoara. The airline offers over 173 routes from 13 Romanian airports, connecting passengers to 71 destinations across 22 countries. This extensive network underscores Wizz Air’s role in enhancing Romania’s connectivity with Europe and beyond.

In 2025, Wizz Air plans further expansion, including opening a new base at Bucharest Baneasa with one aircraft and seven routes. Additionally, it will base its 20th aircraft at Bucharest Otopeni, now the largest base in the Wizz network, and introduce new routes from Craiova, Sibiu, and Cluj-Napoca. These developments demonstrate the airline’s dedication to serving the evolving needs of Romanian travelers.

To mark this milestone, Wizz Air is offering a special promotion. Between March 31 and April 6, 2025, 100 Romanian passengers flying with Wizz Air will be randomly selected to receive EUR 30 travel vouchers on flights from all seven bases nationwide. This gesture reflects the airline’s appreciation for its loyal customer base in Romania.

Statement from Wizz Air

Mauro Peneda, General Manager of Wizz Air Malta, emphasized the airline’s commitment to the Romanian market: “Proving Wizz Air’s relentless commitment to the Romanian market, we celebrate today the astounding number of 100 million passengers that chose to travel with us since 2006. This great milestone comes in yet another year of important growth for the airline on the local market. We want to say a big « Thank you! » to all Romanians who step on board our aircraft every day.”

Impact on Romanian Aviation

Wizz Air’s operations have significantly contributed to the development of Romania’s aviation sector. The airline’s continuous investment in route network expansion has given Romanian travellers more choices and flexibility for leisure, business, or visiting family abroad. This growth also supports local economies through job creation in associated industries.

Wizz Air’s achievement of transporting 100 million passengers from Romania is a testament to its enduring commitment to the market. As the airline continues to expand its operations, it remains a vital player in enhancing Romania’s connectivity with the rest of Europe and beyond.

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Wizz Air representatives said the airline would launch six new routes from Italy in its summer 2024 schedule. It bases another three Airbus A321neo aircraft at Rome Fiumicino and one extra at Milan Malpensa.

Wizz also has big plans for its base in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, where it will add two A321neo aircraft for summer 2024, taking up to 19 aircraft at the airport. This expansion will allow the carrier to add a new route from Bucharest to Leipzig in Germany and add frequencies on another 21 existing routes.

This investment in our Romanian operation will turn Bucharest into the single largest operational base of Wizz Air, underlining our dedication to the country by creating new jobs with the company and the sector, stimulating the economy and providing affordable travel choices.

József Váradi, Wizz Air’s group CEO

According to the latest figures from European air traffic body Eurocontrol, Wizz Air operated 875 daily flights in September, which makes it the seventh-largest airline group in Europe. The carrier is also operating 32 percent more flights than it did during the corresponding period of 2019.

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