Starting April 1, 2025, this expansion will boost connectivity between Romania and Europe while offering budget-friendly travel options with nearly 750,000 additional seats.
The airline’s summer schedule will see an 18% growth in capacity compared to 2024, with a total of 21 aircraft based in Bucharest and 66 routes across two airports.
New Routes and Expanded Frequencies
New Routes from Bucharest Otopeni
| Route | Frequency | Fares from (EUR) | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest – Gran Canaria | Tuesday, Saturday | 49.99 | July 17, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Frankfurt Hahn | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 29.99 | August 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Friedrichshafen | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 29.99 | August 2, 2025 |
Frequency Increases from Bucharest Otopeni
| Route | Current Frequency | New Frequency | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest – Dortmund | 10 | 11 (Daily & Double) | August 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Memmingen | 7 | 9 | August 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Nice | 7 | 9 | August 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Basel | 7 | 9 | August 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Larnaca | 5 | 7 | August 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Lyon | 4 | 5 | August 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Alghero | 4 | 5 | August 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Pisa | 4 | 5 | August 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Stuttgart | 3 | 4 | August 1, 2025 |
Bucharest Baneasa Base Launch
Starting April 1, 2025, Bucharest Baneasa will serve as Wizz Air’s second base in the city. The following routes will be operated from this airport:
| Route | Frequency | Fares from (EUR) | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest – Naples | Daily | 24.99 | January 15, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Kraków | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 24.99 | January 15, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Abu Dhabi | Daily | 49.99 | March 30, 2025 |
| Bucharest – London Luton | Daily | 24.99 | April 1, 2025 |
| Bucharest – Warsaw | Daily | 29.99 | June 9, 2025 |
Wizz Air’s Commitment to Romania
Since its launch in Romania in 2006, Wizz Air has steadily grown its operations, investing significantly in the country.
The airline now boasts 175 routes across 13 Romanian airports, connecting travelers to 72 destinations in 24 countries.
Wizz Air’s six operational bases in Romania—Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara, Craiova, and Sibiu—employ over 1,500 people.
With a 55% market share in Romania, Wizz Air’s Bucharest expansion aligns with its broader “WIZZ 500” strategy to increase fleet size and connectivity.
Mauro Peneda, Managing Director of Wizz Air Malta, stated, “This expansion will secure an 18% capacity growth, contributing to Romania’s economy, creating jobs, and enhancing Wizz Air’s role as the country’s leading airline.”
Affordable Fares and More Choices
Wizz Air’s expanded operations offer travelers more options for both leisure and business.
With fares starting as low as EUR 24.99, the airline aims to make travel accessible while supporting the growing demand for connections to and from Romania.
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