- The airline allocates two state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft at its new base at Bratislava Airport, opening on 14 November
- Wizz Air will be flying from Bratislava to Spain, Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Serbia, Switzerland and Norway already from this year
Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline*, today has announced the opening of its base in Bratislava and further expanding operations in Slovakia. The airline continues to offer more affordable travel options, meeting the growing demand for budget-friendly flights, with tickets already available online on Wizz Air’s official website and through its mobile app from as low as € 17.99**.
With the allocation of two state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft by the end of the year at Bratislava Airport, the airline is happy to grow again its capacity from the country, adding almost a million seats for the upcoming year.
The expansion makes Wizz Air one of the largest airlines in Slovakia, reinforcing its market position with one of the biggest route network serving all of the country’s three main airports at the lowest fares. Significantly improving Slovakia’s connectivity, Wizz Air will link Bratislava with Europe’s key cities and unlock new opportunities for travellers and economic development alike.
Following the recent announcement of the airline’s new route to Bucharest, Wizz Air now offers 17 routes to ten countries from the country adding twelve direct routes to it’s network from Bratislava. New flights are already open for booking to Athens, Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga, Basel, Lamezia Terme, Naples, Palermo, Niš, Plovdiv, Varna and Oslo.
Speaking at the press conference in Bratislava, Mauro Peneda, Managing Director of Wizz Air Malta, said: “We are delighted to be opening a base in Bratislava, supported by the deployment of two state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft. Today signifies an important milestone in our ongoing growth in Slovakia. This development not only enhances connectivity from Bratislava but also reinforces our long-term strategy to offer ultra-low fares to an ever-expanding network of European destinations. We look forward to welcoming passengers aboard our new and existing flights from this special base. Let’s WIZZ!"
Dušan Novota, CEO of Bratislava Airport, said: “This is a historic moment for Bratislava Airport. The opening of the Wizz Air base in Bratislava, along with 13 new routes, marks a tremendous success for our airport, as it will bring approximately one million additional passengers per year, increasing our numbers from 2 million now to 3 million next year. We would like to express our sincere thanks to our partner, Wizz Air, for its commitment to connecting Slovakia and for its remarkable growth in Bratislava.”
Wizz Air is the trusted choice for affordable travel. In accordance with its “Customer First-Compass”, Wizz Air is committed to next-level travel, with 300 new aircraft on order featuring the most modern airspace cabin interiors. The airline is dedicated to operating one of the youngest, safest, and most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry. Embracing a 100% digital-first mindset, Wizz Air ensures that customers' journeys are seamless from booking to boarding.
NEW ROUTES
| ROUTES | FREQUENCY | FARES FROM** | STARTS |
|---|
| Bratislava – Athens | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | € 24.99 | 15 December 2025 |
| Bratislava – Alicante | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | € 24.99 | 15 December 2025 |
| Bratislava – Barcelona | Daily | € 19.99 | 14 November 2025 |
| Bratislava – Malaga | Wednesday, Sunday | € 24.99 | 16 November 2025 |
| Bratislava – Basel | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | € 19.99 | 16 December 2025 |
| Bratislava – Lamezia Terme | Monday, Friday | € 19.99 | 14 November 2025 |
| Bratislava – Naples | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | € 19.99 | 16 December 2025 |
| Bratislava – Palermo | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | € 19.99 | 16 December 2025 |
| Bratislava – Niš | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | € 17.99 | 16 December 2025 |
| Bratislava – Plovdiv | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | € 17.99 | 15 November 2025 |
| Bratislava – Varna | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | € 17.99 | 15 November 2025 |
| Bratislava – Oslo | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | € 19.99 | 16 December 2025 |
* According to the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022-2024, which benchmarks global airlines emissions intensity data and positions Wizz Air as the airline with the lowest co2 per RPK compared to other global and European airlines.
** One-way price, including taxes, administration and other non-optional charges. One carry-on bag (max: 40x30x20cm) is included. Trolley bag and each piece of checked-in baggage is subject to additional fees. The price applies only to bookings made on wizzair.com and the WIZZ mobile app.
