Italy — Budget airline Wizz Air is dramatically increasing its European connectivity with the launch of 16 new winter routes from key Italian hubs—Venice, Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino, and Pescara. Starting this winter season, these additional services will significantly enhance travel opportunities for both leisure and business passengers, connecting Italy more seamlessly with sought-after cities across Europe, Israel, and beyond.
Route Highlights by Airport
Venice
Venice gains seven new routes, supported by the addition of a third Airbus A321neo at its base to handle increased capacity.
Destinations include:
- Bordeaux (France): 3 flights/week from Dec 2, fares from €29.99
- Larnaca (Cyprus): 3 flights/week in winter, fares from €19.99
- Tallinn (Estonia): 2 flights/week, from €19.99
- Kutaisi (Georgia): 2 flights/week, from €17.99
- London Luton (UK): daily flights, from €24.99
- Valencia (Spain): 4 weekly flights, from €19.99
- Tel Aviv (Israel): 2 flights/week, from €55.99
Milan Malpensa
Five new routes launching from Milan include:
- Alicante (Spain): 4 weekly flights from Oct 26, fares from €22.99
- Seville (Spain): 5 weekly flights from Oct 26, from €24.99
- Glasgow (UK): 3 flights/week from Oct 27, from €29.99
- Cluj-Napoca (Romania): 4 flights/week from Mar 29, 2026, from €19.99
- Brașov (Romania): 3 weekly flights from Oct 28, from €19.99
Rome Fiumicino
Rome introduces the following new services:
- Bordeaux: 3 flights/week from Oct 28, from €24.99
- Glasgow: 3 flights/week from Oct 27, from €29.99
- Brașov: 3 weekly flights from Jan 27, 2026, from €24.99
Pescara
Pescara connects with:
- Iasi (Romania): 2 flights/week beginning Dec 9, from €19.99
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Broader Benefits & Strategic Context
This expansion reflects Wizz Air’s commitment to deepening its footprint in Italy—its largest European market. The move aligns with the airline’s Customer First Compass strategy, which focuses on improving service quality, expanding operations, and delivering affordable travel choices. Additionally, the deployment of the fuel-efficient A321neo enhances operational sustainability and passenger capacity on popular routes.
By linking Italy to destinations spanning Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the UK, the Caucasus, and the Middle East, Wizz Air is expanding accessibility for tourists and business travelers while reinforcing Italy’s role as a strategic travel hub.
What Travelers Can Expect
- Shorter Fares: Attractive introductory prices for many routes—some starting below €20—make winter travel more accessible.
- More Flight Frequency: Destinations receive multiple weekly flights; London Luton enjoys daily service.
- Diverse Leisure Homebases: From wine lovers (Bordeaux) to history buffs (Tallinn, Larnaca) and beachgoers (Valencia), travelers have new cost-efficient choices.
- Evolving Market Dynamics: Romania’s Brașov airport, with recent modern upgrades, will benefit from Wizz Air’s new services, encouraging inbound tourism.
Conclusion
Wizz Air’s launch of 16 new international routes from Venice, Milan, Rome, and Pescara marks a pivotal expansion in its Italian operations. This move strengthens Italy’s travel connectivity across Europe and nearby regions, offering travelers more affordable and convenient flight options this winter.
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