Wizz Air has begun its largest enlargement within the former Yugoslavia thus far, with 44 new routes launching through the 2026 summer time season. The airline is including over 2.4 million extra seats throughout former Yugoslav markets in comparison with final summer time. The most important enhance will come from its largest base within the area, Skopje, the place the low value provider will station a seventh plane from mid-July. Along with recovering beforehand subdued capability brought on by engine points on newer Airbus plane, the airline has launched a number of new routes from the Macedonian capital over the previous six months and can add an extra 4 this summer time.
Wizz Air capability progress throughout summer time 2026 in comparison with summer time 2025
Wizz Air will formally open its base in Podgorica at this time by stationing an Airbus A321neo within the metropolis, with a second plane set to affix later this summer time. This can consequence within the introduction of seventeen new routes. The airline will immediately turn into Montenegro’s largest provider through the summer time season, holding a 25.2% capability share. “Wizz Air is deeply dedicated to Montenegro’s future – by increasing reasonably priced journey choices for its residents, supporting sustainable aviation via fashionable, fuel-efficient plane, driving progress in tourism and associated industries, and enhancing Podgorica’s position as a regional transport hub. We’re proud to deepen our roots in Podgorica and produce extra alternatives to the individuals of Montenegro. This base is greater than an operational enlargement – it’s a long-term funding in the way forward for Montenegrin mobility, financial system, and international attain”, Wizz Air’s CEO, Jozsef Varadi, mentioned.
The low value provider based mostly its second plane in Tuzla yesterday, ensuing within the launch of an extra six new routes this summer time. Native authorities have indicated they’re now aiming for the airline to station a 3rd jet within the metropolis as effectively. “This is a crucial step within the continued improvement of our airport and in strengthening its position as a regional hub. The arrival of a second based mostly plane will enhance operational capability, allow extra flights and improve connectivity for our residents to locations throughout Europe”, the top of Tuzla Airport, Dževad Halilčević, mentioned.
Elsewhere, the provider can also be endeavor a major enlargement into Croatia, a market the place it has lagged behind its low value rivals attributable to, what it beforehand described as, excessive prices at coastal airports. The airline is including an extra 248.060 seats to the Croatian market in comparison with final 12 months, launching a lot of new routes, primarily from Poland.
