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    Wizz Air to cease Vienna base operations by March 2026

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    Posted on September 10, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Wizz Air will end its Vienna base operations by March 2026 due to rising costs, affecting routes to Bilbao and London Gatwick.

    Wizz Air to cease Vienna base operations by March 2026

    (Reuters) -Wizz Air will cease its base operations in Vienna by March 2026, the Hungarian low-cost airline said on Wednesday, following a strategic review. 

    "The airport cost base in Vienna, as well as taxes and ground handling services, has risen significantly since our launch, making continued operations unsustainable," Managing Director Mauro Peneda said in a statement.

    The airline will withdraw two aircraft and two routes — Bilbao and London Gatwick — on October 26, 2025, followed by the remaining three aircraft and routes in March 2026.

    In July, the budget carrier said it would shut its loss-making Abu Dhabi base, launched six years ago, as it shifts its focus to Eastern Europe, which, along with Central Europe, generates about two-thirds of its business.

    The company also said in July it would return to full capacity in Israel by September.

    (Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong and DhanushVignesh Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Wizz Air will cease Vienna base operations by March 2026.
    • •Rising airport costs and taxes in Vienna are unsustainable.
    • •Two routes, Bilbao and London Gatwick, will end in October 2025.
    • •The airline shifts focus to Eastern and Central Europe.
    • •Wizz Air plans full capacity return in Israel by September.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Wizz Air to cease Vienna base operations by March 2026

    1Why is Wizz Air ceasing operations in Vienna?

    Wizz Air is ceasing its base operations in Vienna due to a significant increase in airport costs, taxes, and ground handling services, making continued operations unsustainable.

    2When will Wizz Air withdraw its aircraft and routes from Vienna?

    The airline will withdraw two aircraft and two routes on October 26, 2025, followed by the remaining three aircraft and routes in March 2026.

    3What other bases has Wizz Air closed recently?

    In July, Wizz Air announced the closure of its loss-making Abu Dhabi base, which had been operational for six years, as part of its strategic shift towards Eastern Europe.

    4What is Wizz Air's focus moving forward?

    Wizz Air is shifting its focus to Eastern Europe and Central Europe, which are more profitable regions for the airline.

    5When will Wizz Air return to full capacity in Israel?

    Wizz Air stated in July that it would return to full capacity in Israel by September.

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