2003Founded
5Aircraft types
6Base airports
W6 · WZZIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Wizz Air is a Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier founded in 2003, operating from six Central and Eastern European hubs. Known for its extensive Airbus fleet and budget-friendly fares across 194 destinations, it serves approximately 9,200 employees.

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Wizz Air (IATA: W6, ICAO: WZZ) is Hungary's leading ultra-low-cost airline, headquartered in Budapest. Founded in September 2003 and commencing operations in May 2004, Wizz Air has grown into a major European carrier with a fleet of 257 aircraft serving 194 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

The airline operates six primary hubs: Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, Cluj International Airport, Craiova International Airport, and Debrecen International Airport. This hub network enables Wizz Air to connect secondary cities across Central and Eastern Europe, offering convenient travel for both business and leisure passengers.

Wizz Air operates exclusively an Airbus fleet, comprising A320, A321, A320neo, A321neo, and A330 aircraft. The airline is the world's largest operator of the Airbus A321neo, a fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft ideal for its point-to-point, high-frequency service model. In 2025, Wizz Air reported revenue of €5,267.6 million and net income of €213.9 million.

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