Budapest Airport has announced the launch of several new Wizz Air flights starting this month with a further two in July, expanding its connectivity to key European cities and beyond. The additional new links will enhance travel options and see the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) operate 67 destinations from the Hungarian gateway through the height of S24.
Máté Ritter, Head of Airline Development, Budapest Airport, comments: “We are thrilled to see Wizz Air expanding its operations from Budapest Airport with these new routes. Each new destination enriches our network and provides our passengers with more choices for travel. We look forward to welcoming travellers to experience the cultural and scenic wonders of Stuttgart, Valencia, and Yerevan, and to further strengthen our ties with Romania.”
June launches
On 1 June, Wizz Air commenced flights to Stuttgart, operating five times a week. As the capital of Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart is renowned for its cultural richness, automotive industry, and vibrant green spaces. This route joins Wizz Air’s established services to Berlin Brandenburg, and Dortmund. With the addition of Stuttgart, Wizz Air will operate 16 weekly flights to Germany, solidifying its commitment to connecting Budapest with key Central European hubs.
Valencia will become the latest addition to Wizz Air’s network from 3 June, with flights three times weekly. Known for its stunning architecture, lively festivals, and beautiful beaches, Valencia is an attractive destination for tourists seeking a blend of history and modernity. This route marks the seventh Spanish destination served by Wizz Air from Budapest, joining Alicante, Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Tenerife, and Palma de Mallorca. Wizz Air will now offer more than 17,900 two-way weekly flights to Spain, catering to the growing demand for travel to this popular European destination.
Later this month will mark the beginning of a historic connection as Wizz Air introduces twice-weekly flights to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Launching 30 June, this new service represents Budapest Airport’s first direct link to Yerevan, opening up a gateway to Armenia’s rich cultural heritage and scenic landscapes. The airport’s passengers can now explore the ancient city of Yerevan and experience its unique charm and hospitality.
More Flights Coming in July
Wizz Air’s expansion continues into July with the introduction of new services to Romania.
Five weekly flights with the ULCC will start on 1 July between Budapest and Bucharest, enhancing the existing service from the airport and providing passengers with enhanced options to the Romanian capital.
Launching Budapest’s first connection to Brașov, the new service will operate three times weekly from 2 July. As one of Romania’s most picturesque cities, known for its medieval architecture and proximity to the Carpathian Mountains, Brașov offers a captivating destination for travellers.
These new routes will see Wizz Air serving three destinations within Romania: Bucharest, Brașov, and the existing service to Tîrgu Mureș, totalling 15 weekly flights to the country which is strategically located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.
Expansion with Ryanair’s new routes
Adding to the Hungarian gateway’s destinations, Ryanair has launched several new routes in the first few days of the month, seeing the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) operate a network of 66 destinations from Budapest throughout the S24 schedule.
Launching three routes on Sunday, Budapest celebrated Ryanair’s expanded services to Portugal, Germany, and Italy:
Operating twice-weekly flights to Faro, the new service joins the airline’s existing Portuguese services to Lisbon and Porto, providing passengers with greater access to Portugal’s stunning Algarve region.
Budapest Airport welcomes Ryanair’s connection to Faro on 2 June.
Commencing twice-weekly flights to Frankfurt-Hahn and offering convenient access to Germany’s financial hub and rich cultural offerings, this new route becomes Ryanair’s third German destination from Budapest, complementing its services to Berlin Brandenburg and Nuremburg.
A new twice-weekly service to Trieste sees the ULCC now operate 74 weekly services to 14 Italian destinations from Budapest. Significantly boosting travel options to and from this popular European country, the latest destination is known for its stunning architecture and picturesque coastal views offering a unique blend of Italian and Central European influences.
On June 3rd welcomed Ryanair’s fourth new route this month, introducing a twice-weekly link to Skiathos and its ideal Mediterranean tranquility. Marking the airline’s ninth Greek route from the airport, Ryanair now offers a total of 27 weekly flights to various Greek destinations.
This month’s new routes join the launched S24 services to Milan (daily) and Tirana (three-times weekly), further expanding Ryanair’s network from Budapest Airport.
Máté Ritter says: “It’s fantastic to report a remarkable 18% growth in passenger numbers while continuing to expand our route map. The new routes launched by Ryanair significantly enhance our connectivity and provide our passengers with more travel options. These developments underscore Budapest Airport’s commitment to continuously improving our services and strengthening connections for all passengers.”
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