Airline launches nine new routes from Cardiff Airport
9 new routes from Cardiff Airport with Wizz Air expansion
Wizz Air UK have announced a new base at Cardiff Airport, with 9 new routes across Europe, and to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt
Cardiff will be the airline’s fourth UK base, alongside London Luton, Gatwick and Doncaster Sheffield.
The airline will allocate one Airbus A321 aircraft to Cardiff, a new airport for Wizz Air’s services, and will launch nine new leisure routes.
They’ll run to:
Alicante, Faro, Larnaca, Tenereife, Heraklion, Palma De Mallorca, Corfu, Lanzarote and Sharm el Sheikh.
Tickets are available now on wizzair.com or on the WIZZ mobile app.
As Wizz Air’s first venture into Wales, the new base represents a significant investment in Cardiff Airport and the local region by creating over 40 direct jobs and over 250 indirect jobs,
THese are expected to be in areas such as aviation, transportation, hospitality and tourism.
With the allocation of this aircraft, Wizz Air UK’s fleet will grow to 14 aircraft and the addition of these new routes from Cardiff Airport means WIZZ now operates 132 routes from 11 UK airports.
Owain Jones, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK, said:
“This is an extremely exciting time for Wizz Air as we increase our footprint in the UK even further. The creation of our fourth UK base at Cardiff Airport reflects Wizz Air’s continued commitment to serving the UK market and generating economic growth, as we create local jobs, stimulate the tourism and hospitality industries and deliver on our promise of providing affordable, direct flights to exciting holiday destinations.
“Today’s expansion into Wales brings increased connectivity to the region, so passengers can take advantage of Wizz Air’s ultra-low fares to travel to their favourite sunny holiday spots on-board our young and green aircraft fleet."
Spencer Birns, interim CEO of Cardiff Airport, said:
“On behalf of the team we are delighted to welcome Wizz Air UK to Wales. The fact that one of the leading Low Cost Airlines in the world has chosen to set up their next base at Cardiff is fantastic news for Wales. The Wizz Air UK base will bring a huge amount of choice for our customers to travel to some of the most popular holiday destinations from Cardiff, at affordable prices.
"We know many people living in Wales are craving a well-deserved holiday after such a challenging year and these new flights going on sale today from Cardiff, will give so many more opportunities for holidays to be planned now that will give us all something to look forward to for next year.”
Ken Skates, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, said:
“This is welcome news and a positive step that will help Cardiff Airport emerge from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The new Wizz services will increase choice for passengers, create jobs and add to the airport’s economic benefits. I look forward to the nine new routes being made available in the coming months.”