Wizz Air expands Italy footprint with Turin base

Seven new destinations from September 2026

With the opening of the new base, the airline’s network in the Piedmont capital will expand further with the launch of seven new domestic and international routes, with a particular focus on popular Spanish destinations as well as key Italian cities.

The new Turin base will ensure a significant frequency of flights to Rome Fiumicino, with a total of 11 weekly flights starting September 14. Within Italy, from December 1, there will also be 7 weekly flights from Turin to Naples Capodichino. Additionally, flights to Palermo, launching on May 4, 2026 with daily frequency, will be increased to twice daily from September 14.

Beyond Italy, new routes will be launched to Barcelona – from September 14 with daily flights – as well as Valencia (from September 15 with 4 weekly flights), Madrid (from October 25 with 4 weekly flights), Malaga (from October 26 with 3 weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays), and Bilbao (from September 14 with 3 weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Tickets are already available on wizzair.com and the official WIZZ app.

In 2026, the airline will operate a total of 16 routes to 8 countries from Turin, offering nearly 1.3 million seats for passengers in Turin and the Piedmont region. The launch of these new routes confirms Wizz Air’s commitment to the Italian market, where it operates a fleet of state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft. These aircraft, the most sustainable in their category, provide a quiet and comfortable onboard experience, reliable service, and reduced environmental impact*.

“With the opening of our new base at Turin Airport, we are taking a significant strategic step in the development of our network and making an important contribution to strengthening connectivity in Northern Italy,” said Andras Szabo, Network Officer of Wizz Air, during the presentation of the airline’s plans at Turin Airport.

“The arrival of two new aircraft based in the Piedmont capital represents much more than a simple operational expansion. It is a tangible investment in the region, generating economic value and employment. As we strongly believe in Turin’s potential as a city of innovation, culture, and industry, we are more than doubling the number of seats available this year for travelers to and from the city. Our goal is clear: to bring Northwest Italy closer to Europe and to make Italy increasingly interconnected from North to South with accessible and ultra-competitive fares.”

Italy, a strategic partner for Wizz Air

“We are extremely satisfied with the investment that Wizz Air has chosen to make in Turin and with the development prospects it will bring for the airport and the region. It confirms the attractiveness of Turin Airport and the strength of the growth path we are pursuing, aimed at ensuring competitiveness and new development opportunities for the entire region,” said Andrea Andorno, CEO of Torino Airport.

Wizz Air’s investment comes within a context of steady and significant growth. In 2025, the airline carried over 21 million passengers in Italy, recording an 8% increase compared to the previous year and maintaining an outstanding reliability rate of 99.6%. With a fleet of 40 aircraft based in the country and a market share of 11%, Wizz Air is currently the second-largest carrier in Italy, aiming to offer 27 million seats in 2026 and further strengthen its presence across the national territory.