Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and the leading ones in Central and Eastern Europe, today unveiled its 250th aircraft, marking a defining milestone in the airline’s growth story and placing the company halfway toward its goal of a 500-aircraft fleet. This achievement underscores Wizz Air’s sustained momentum and opens a new chapter for the airline as it continues to expand affordable, convenient air travel across Europe and beyond.
Beyond the fleet milestone itself, the 250-aircraft mark stands as a testament to Wizz Air’s long-term ambition, its disciplined growth strategy and the collective contribution of its people and partners. Reaching half of the airline’s 500-aircraft vision underscores how far the company has come in redefining accessible air travel across Europe and beyond – and how much opportunity still lies ahead.
“The 250th aircraft is far more than just adding another aircraft to our fleet – it is a defining moment in Wizz Air’s history,” said Wizz Air’s CEO József Váradi. “This milestone reflects over two decades of bold decisions, relentless innovation and the passion of thousands of colleagues and partners who share the same vision and believe in making air travel more affordable and accessible for all. It proves that our strategy is working, and our momentum now is stronger than ever. We remain dedicated to doubling our fleet in the decade ahead and providing ever more low fare flights to our customers. 250 is not just a number – it is a symbol of our ambition and a launchpad for the next chapter of our journey. Together, we will keep expanding, innovating and making air travel even more accessible for millions. The future is ours to shape. Let’s WIZZ!”
“We extend our warmest congratulations to Wizz Air on achieving the milestone of 250 aircraft in its fleet. This landmark 250th aircraft is a powerful demonstration of over two decades of successful partnership between Airbus and Wizz Air', said Johan Pelissier, President of Region Europe and Head of Commercial Europe for Commercial Aircraft. “And with over 260 A320 Family aircraft still on order, including the highly efficient A321neo, Airbus aircraft are the bedrock of Wizz Air’s ambition to operate one of the largest and most fuel-efficient fleets in Europe, and we are rightfully proud our aircraft stand as the core driver of Wizz Air's business model and its continued expansion across Europe and beyond.”
Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, said: “We are delighted to support Wizz Air in reaching this important milestone. Being part of delivering their 250th aircraft is a testament to the strength of our long-standing relationship and to Wizz Air’s growth story. We look forward to continuing to provide modern, fuel-efficient aircraft that enable Wizz Air to pursue its ambitious expansion strategy.”
At the centre of the celebration stood the reveal of the winning special livery from Wizz Air’s global design competition – a community-driven tribute to the airline’s journey so far and a visual expression of the shared future ahead. Bringing together designers, fans and employees worldwide, the contest highlighted the creativity, energy and sense of belonging that drive the WIZZ brand forward every day.
Furthermore, in celebration of this milestone, Wizz Air has launched a network-wide campaign, offering up to 30% off on select flights for travels from December to 26 March 2026. Tickets are already on sale at wizzair.com and via WIZZ mobile app.
Looking ahead, Wizz Air will continue to expand where demand is strongest, leveraging the efficiency advantages of its young and modern Airbus fleet to support sustainable growth across Europe and beyond. With a clear focus on punctuality, reliability and continuously elevating the customer experience, the airline enters its next chapter with the same ambition and pioneering spirit that have defined its path to the 250-aircraft milestone.
