Wizz Air Expands Flights from Israel Amid Regional Uncertainty
Wizz Air is significantly increasing its flight operations from Israel, adding dozens of weekly flights to its schedule. The airline is bringing back five routes and boosting frequencies on eleven existing ones, including popular destinations like Budapest, Milan, Rome, Bucharest, Athens, and Warsaw. Tickets for these expanded services are now available for purchase.
This expansion comes at a time of renewed uncertainty in the aviation sector due to regional security developments. Wizz Air has previously suspended and resumed its operations in Israel multiple times this year, influenced by the ongoing war and tensions with Iran. Consequently, the airline acknowledges that this expanded schedule may be subject to change based on the security situation.
The five routes returning to service are to London Gatwick (five flights weekly), Catania (four flights), Venice (three flights), and Cluj and Iasi (two flights weekly each). In parallel, Wizz Air is increasing the number of flights on several existing routes. The most substantial increase is on the Budapest route, rising from fourteen to twenty-one flights per week. The Milan route will double its frequency from seven to fourteen weekly flights, and the Bucharest route will increase from eleven to fourteen.
Other routes seeing increased frequency include Rome (from twelve to fourteen flights weekly), Bratislava (from five to seven), Naples (from five to seven), and Athens (from five to seven). The frequency to Vilnius will double from two to four flights weekly, while Sofia will increase from six to seven, Varna from two to three, and Warsaw from four to five. In total, these frequency increases add twenty-seven weekly flights, with the five returning routes adding another sixteen, bringing the total addition to forty-three weekly flights compared to the previous operational scope.
Wizz Air has also provided sample ticket prices for October, with a flight to Rome starting at 56 euros, Venice at 60 euros, and London Gatwick at 70 euros. These prices are as stated by the company and may vary based on booking time and additional services selected, such as baggage and seat selection. Wizz Air operates a fleet of 270 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The company's stock is traded on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol WIZZ, and in 2025, it transported 68.6 million passengers.
