Increasing connectivity from Bucharest, the airline allocates a second aircraft and relocates more flights to Baneasa Airport, as well as launching six new routes from Otopeni Airport
Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline*, today has announced will allocate a second aircraft to its operational base at Bucharest Baneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport in October this year. With this allocation, the airline relocates nine routes from Otopeni to Baneasa, with five of them to be operated exclusively from Bucharest’s secondary airport. Further expansion will also take place through the addition of six new routes at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, starting on October 26-28th. This proves Wizz Air’s commitment to offering even more diverse travel options in the upcoming winter season, meeting the growing demand for smart flying.
Bucharest is of crucial importance to Wizz Air, and starting from 26th of October 2025, four routes to Milan Bergamo, Barcelona, Brussels-Charleroi and Turin will be operated from both Otopeni and Baneasa, while other five routes will exclusively be operated from Baneasa to Basel, Frankfurt, Memmingen, Nice and Athens. In total, airline will operate 42 flight frequencies on these nine routes from Baneasa thanks to addition of a second Airbus A321ceo aircraft.
Moreover, Wizz Air is excited to launch six new routes to five countries from Otopeni Airport. Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Brindisi and Cologne will commence on October 26th, to Gdansk on October 27th, as well as to Porto, Pescara and Bratislava on October 28th. Tickets are already available online on the airline’s official website and through its mobile app, from as low as RON 79**.
Mauro Peneda, Managing Director of Wizz Air Malta, said: “Romania, and the city of Bucharest, remains our biggest and most strategic market, and the allocation of a second aircraft at Baneasa Airport highlights our commitment to continuous growth in the country. By relocating important flight frequencies to Baneasa, closer to our passengers, and launching six new routes from Otopeni in the next winter season, we are offering our passengers greater flexibility and access to affordable travel options. We are proud to meet the growing demand for low-cost flights while strengthening regional connectivity.”
Since the start of its Romanian operations in 2006, Wizz Air has steadily increased its investment in Romania, recognizing the country as a pivotal market. Currently, the airline will have 204 routes from 13 Romanian airports for sale, connecting passengers to 75 destinations across 25 countries. Over the past 19 years, Wizz Air has established eight operational bases in Bucharest Baneasa, Bucharest Otopeni, Cluj-Napoca, Craiova, Iasi, Sibiu, Suceava and Timisoara. The airline employs more than 1,600 people in Romania.
Wizz Air is a trusted choice for affordable travel. Equipped with the “Customer First-Compass” Product pillar, Wizz Air is committed to next-level travel, with over 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.
PARTIALLY RELOCATED ROUTES AT BUCHAREST BANEASA
| ROUTE | FREQUENCY |
|---|
| Bucharest Baneasa - Milan Bergamo | Daily morning flights |
| Bucharest Baneasa - Barcelona | Daily evening flights |
| Bucharest Baneasa - Turin | Monday and Friday flights |
| Bucharest Baneasa – Brussels-Charleroi | Monday and Friday noon flights |
FULLY RELOCATED ROUTES AT BUCHAREST BANEASA
| ROUTE | FREQUENCY |
|---|
| Bucharest Baneasa - Basel | 9 weekly flights |
| Bucharest Baneasa – Frankfurt Hahn | 2 weekly flights |
| Bucharest Baneasa - Memmingen | 5 weekly flights |
| Bucharest Baneasa - Nice | 5 weekly flights |
| Bucharest Baneasa - Athens | 3 weekly flights |
NEW ROUTES FROM BUCHAREST OTOPENI
| NEW ROUTE | FREQUENCY | FARES FROM*** | FIRST FLIGHT |
|---|
| Bucharest Otopeni - Brindisi | Wednesday, Sunday | RON 79 | October 26th |
| Bucharest Otopeni - Cologne | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | RON 159 | October 26th |
| Bucharest Otopeni - Gdansk | Monday, Friday | RON 159 | October 27th |
| Bucharest Otopeni - Porto | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | RON 189 | October 28th |
| Bucharest Otopeni - Pescara | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | RON 99 | October 28th |
| Bucharest Otopeni - Bratislava | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | RON 89 | October 28th |
* 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.: 40x30x20 cm) 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.
*** One-way price, including taxes, administration and other non-optional charges. One carry-on bag (max.: 40x30x20 cm) 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.
