THE AIRLINE REGAINS ITS LEADERSHIP IN THE COUNTRY WITH 8 NEW ROUTES FOR THE WINTER SEASON
Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, is delighted to announce the opening of its temporary base in Chisinau, Moldova. Base operations will provide passengers with direct connections to 16 destinations this upcoming winter, including 8 new routes with flights starting on the 16th of December. Tickets are available now on wizzair.com or via the airline’s mobile app, with fares starting from €24.99.
Passengers can once again experience the convenience of non-stop flights between Chisinau and Berlin, Bologna, Brussels Charleroi, Dortmund, Memmingen, Paris Beauvais, and Verona, as well as the new route to Nuremberg. In total, 16 routes to destinations in 9 countries will be available, including existing routes to Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Milan, Venice, Vienna, Rome, London Luton, and Warsaw. With fares as low as €24.99, Wizz Air offers easy and convenient options to visit one’s family and loved ones or enjoy a city break in one of the above exciting and beautiful cities. Including all destinations this winter, Wizz Air will provide over 400,000 seats for passengers in 2024.
Wizz Air is dedicated to providing excellent service and growing its network to meet the needs of its customers. With the base reopening in Moldova, the airline is adding a new Airbus A320 to Chisinau Airport, which highlights its commitment to the Moldovan market and its ongoing expansion towards achieving an aircraft fleet of 500 aircraft within the next 8 years.
Andras Rado, Head of Communications and Government Affairs at Wizz Air, said: " Wizz Air began its operations in Moldova in 2013, and opened its base in Chisinau in March 2017. During this time, the airline carried almost 4 million passengers. We are thrilled to resume our base operations and add more direct flights connecting Chisinau now with 16 destinations, underscoring our vision of growth. This development will provide nearly 91,000 additional seats, securing 374% capacity growth during the winter season for passengers traveling to and from Chisinau. Wizz Air is dedicated to providing convenient direct travel opportunities and fostering connections between Moldova and the rest of Europe and beyond. As we grow, we are proud to contribute to the Moldovan economy by creating jobs and enhancing connectivity for travellers."
Mr. Pascaluta Mircea, State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, said: “Today's event is a clear indication that Chisinau Airport is growing and becoming an even more important hub in the region. For our passengers, the new routes opened by Wizz Air mean more opportunities to travel at great prices. In addition, we are increasing connection options between Moldova and top destinations in Europe and helping our diaspora citizens to come home more often.”
Mr. Spoiala Sergiu, General Director, Chisinau International Airport, said: “The reopening of the Wizz Air operational base in Chisinau proves once again that our airport is becoming more and more attractive in the air transport industry. An air base means network expansion, new job opportunities at the local level for aviation and tourism, and the diversification of aeronautical activities, strengthening commercial relations between the Republic of Moldova and the European countries.
We are glad that negotiations with our partner Wizz Air brought successful results, and the reopening of the Wizz Air operational base at the Chisinau International Airport certainly represents an important step for the development of the airport and the area it serves, which
allows us to offer our passengers greater choice, convenience, and affordable travel options, benefiting from extensive network of destinations and quality service.”
| ROUTE | DAYS | FARES FROM* | STARTS |
| Chisinau - Dortmund | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 29.99 EUR | 16 December 2024 |
| Chisinau - Memmingen | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 24.99 EUR | 16 December 2024 |
| Chisinau - Nuremberg | Thursday, Sunday | 24.99 EUR | 19 December 2024 |
| Chisinau - Berlin | Tuesday, Saturday | 39.99 EUR | 17 December 2024 |
| Chisinau - Verona | Monday, Friday | 24.99 EUR | 16 December 2024 |
| Chisinau – Paris Beauvais | Tuesday, Saturday | 24.99 EUR | 17 December 2024 |
| Chisinau - Bologna | Wednesday, Sunday | 24.99 EUR | 18 December 2024 |
| Chisinau -Brussels Charleroi | Thursday, Sunday | 24.99 EUR | 19 December 2024 |
*According to CAPA - Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022 and 2023.
