The airline becomes a market leader in Armenia and is committed to providing connectivity to Europe and beyond. Currently, it operates 16 routes to 9 countries and aims to carry more than 1,2 million passengers this year.
Wizz Air opens new base, launches 8 new direct routes
The Hungarian low-cost airline, Wizz Air, opened its new base on 1 October at Zvartnots Airport, Yerevan, in partnership with Armenia International Airports. The budget airline would like to become a market leader in the Caucasian country, connecting passengers to Europe and beyond, according to their statement shared on the airline’s official website.
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“Today, following the press conference dedicated to the official opening of the new base at Zvartnots Airport, Naples–Yerevan flight was welcomed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by local crew, Roland Tischner, Managing Director of Wizz Air Hungary, Marcelo Wende, Director of “Armenia” International Airports”, as well as Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Economy and Head of the Tourism Committee, Lusine Gevorgyan.
The new base will host two modern Airbus A321neo aircraft, helping the Hungarian budget airline to introduce eight new direct routes to Europe for Armenians: Prague, Hamburg, Paphos, Paris, Naples, Bari, Bucharest, and Memmingen. Furthermore, Wizz Air would increase flight frequency to Dortmund in Germany to four per week.
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Cheap tickets, new jobs
Additionally, starting from September 30, 2025, Wizz Air has also launched direct flights from Gyumri’s Shirak Airport to Larnaca, Republic of Cyprus. “In total, the airline plans to carry more than 1.2 million passengers to and from Yerevan this year. Ticket prices start from as low as 9000 AMD (EUR 20) and are available for purchase both on their official website and through their mobile app.
“We are delighted to welcome Yerevan to the Wizz Air network of home cities. Armenia is becoming increasingly important in our network, and our aim is to provide more smart travel opportunities for passengers travelling to and from Armenia. We are also excited to celebrate that two aircraft will join the Yerevan fleet in the winter of 2025. In total, Wizz Air will offer 16 routes to nine countries and provide passengers with direct access to Europe.
With the new base, Wizz Air creates employment opportunities in Armenia, boosting the tourism sector and associated industries by more than 800 jobs”, said Roland Tischner, Managing Director of Wizz Air Hungary.
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Following the opening of its new base, Wizz Air has welcomed over 50 professionals to its team in Armenia, including pilots and cabin crew, and plans to continue hiring new staff. The airline holds regular open days for those aspiring to a career in aviation and offers the Wizz Air Pilot Academy (WAPA) program, which will help new pilots learn how to operate commercial aircraft.
A milestone for Armenia
Armenia International Airports is thrilled to begin this new and important phase of cooperation with Wizz Air. Marcelo Wende, Director of Armenia International Airports, commented: “We are happy to welcome Wizz Air to Zvartnots International Airport as a base carrier. This is a proud moment for our airport and for Armenia. We look forward to seeing more travellers through Wizz Air’s expanding network and are committed to ensuring smooth and successful operations together. Congratulations to our partners and wish Wizz Air continued success and safe flights.”
Having Wizz Air as a base carrier in Armenia is not only a milestone for the aviation sector, but also a strong driver for the country’s economy and connectivity, Wizz Air believes.
Mt Ararat (Türkiye) viewed from Yerevan. Photo: depositphotos.com
“The official opening of the “Wizz Air” airline base marks a significant milestone for our country. This step will not only boost the flow of tourists visiting Armenia but also create new opportunities for attracting investments, strengthening Armenia’s position in the aviation market, and advancing the overall development of the sector. The base’s operations will connect Armenia to numerous destinations across Europe and beyond, making our country more accessible and attractive as a tourism hub. At the same time, it will offer our citizens more affordable and convenient travel options”, said Minister of Economy of the RA Gevorg Papoyan.
Yerevan has become the 34th base in Wizz Air’s network. Since its first flight in 2020 to the country, the airline has carried over 2.6 million passengers and currently operates 16 routes to 9 countries with 2 based aircraft. Wizz Air is the market leader with 24% market share and the only airline providing direct routes to and from Europe.
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