Wizz Air to close its Vienna base in March 2026
Ultra-low cost carrier Wizz Air continues to rationalize its network and closes bases as the carrier is facing financial difficulties.
Consequently, Wizz Air announced the gradual closure of its base in Vienna, following a strategic review of its operations and fleet allocation. The process will take place in two phases: two aircraft and two routes – to Bilbao and London Gatwick – will be withdrawn on 26 October 2025. Three remaining aircraft and the rest of the routes will cease operation on March 15, 2026.
Wizz Air launched its Vienna base in 2018. it is one of the most important base for the carrier in Central Europe. Vienna’s current fleet comprises five Airbus A321neo aircraft. Operating 28 routes to 20 countries, the fleet reflects the strong position Wizz Air has achieved in Austria.
However, since the inception of Wizz Air’s Vienna base, airport costs and taxes have increased significantly. With Wizz Air’s strategic focus on building its Central and Eastern European core markets and delivering low fares made possible by cost discipline. Operating from Vienna has become incompatible with the airline’s ultra- low cost business model, Wizz Air management explained in a statement.
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