Wizz Air Doubles Down in Bucharest with New Planes, New Routes, and a Bit of Airport Musical Chairs

Wizz Air is back at it again—making headlines, shuffling gates, and doing what it does best: launching a flurry of new routes that’ll make your wanderlust go into overdrive. If you live in Bucharest or just enjoy chasing purple planes on flight trackers, prepare for takeoff. This October, Wizz Air is unleashing its biggest expansion in the Romanian capital yet, and it’s doing so with style—and a couple of airports in tow.

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A New Bird in Baneasa

Let’s start with Baneasa Airport, Bucharest’s smaller, speedier cousin to Otopeni. Wizz Air is parking a second aircraft here, effectively transforming the airport from “Oh yeah, I forgot that was an option” to “Wait, we can fly from there?” Expect 42 flights per week jetting off from Baneasa, which means less time in security lines and more time debating whether to get a pretzel or a pre-boarding nap.

It’s a smart move. Baneasa may be compact, but it’s closer to the city, easier on the nerves, and probably won’t require you to hike six kilometers to Gate 96.

Six New Routes Taking Off from Otopeni

Not to be outdone, Otopeni Airport—a.k.a. Bucharest’s main hub—is still very much in the game. In fact, it’s where six shiny new routes are launching this October. Got a thing for pasta, port wine, or pierogi? Say hello to:

• Brindisi Italy
• Pescara Italy
• Porto Portugal
• Cologne Germany
• Gdansk Poland
• Bratislava Slovakia

With one-way fares starting from a ridiculously tempting RON 79, you’d be forgiven for booking based on the price alone and figuring out what continent you’re headed to later.

Now Boarding (Somewhere): The Great Airport Shuffle

Here’s where things get fun. Wizz Air is doing a little strategic redeployment of its routes, which means you’ll want to triple-check your booking before heading to the airport with sleepy eyes and a bag full of travel dreams.

As of October 26:

• Milan Bergamo, Barcelona, Brussels-Charleroi, and Turin will operate from both Otopeni and Baneasa. Great for flexibility. Also great for accidentally showing up at the wrong airport. Don’t be that person.
• Flights to Basel, Frankfurt-Hahn, Memmingen, Nice, and Athens are moving exclusively to Baneasa. So if your muscle memory sends you to Otopeni, your beach towel may not make it to Nice.

The airline says this strategy is about making room for more growth—and Baneasa is stepping up as a willing partner. More gates, more takeoffs, fewer headaches? Sounds like a win.

The Numbers Behind the Neon Pink

Zooming out, Wizz Air is now flying to a jaw-dropping 204 routes from Romania, covering 13 airports across the country. That’s not just a lot of destinations—that’s a logistical symphony, powered by over 1,600 staff who somehow always keep the boarding line moving (even when everyone’s holding a giant sandwich).

This Bucharest boost isn’t a random move—it’s part of Wizz Air’s long-term strategy to make Romania a serious aviation hub. And clearly, it’s working.

Bottom Line: Baggage in Hand, Bargain in Pocket

Whether you’re itching for a city break in Cologne, dreaming of a wine-fueled escape to Porto, or just craving a change of scenery that doesn’t involve your office window, Wizz Air has a flight (and a fare) with your name on it.

Just remember: before you zip up your carry-on, double-check your airport. Baneasa or Otopeni, you’re still flying out of Bucharest—but it never hurts to make sure you’re headed to the right terminal.

Because nothing ruins a RON 79 getaway like realizing your plane is taking off… from the other airport.