THE AIRLINE REGAINS ITS LEADERSHIP IN THE COUNTRY WITH 21 ROUTES TO 12 COUNTRIES AND A PERMANENT BASE
Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, is delighted to announce it will establish a permanent base in Chisinau, Moldova. The airline will further expand its operations by allocating the second aircraft in summer 2025 and introducing three new routes. This upgrade will provide more than 360,000 additional seats on sale to and from Moldova. Tickets are available now on wizzair.com or via the airline’s mobile app, with fares starting from €19.99.
Starting today, passengers can already purchase tickets to 3 new direct flights from Chisinau to Barcelona and Larnaca (fares from 29.99 EUR) and to Wroclaw (fares as low as 19.99 EUR). Flights to Barcelona and Larnaca will be operated three times per week, while the connection to Wroclaw will be served twice per week. All flights will start from the end of July 2025. Wizz Air is excited to offer more easy and convenient options to visit one’s family and loved ones or enjoy a break in one of these beautiful cities.
Wizz Air’s unwavering commitment to the Moldovan market is highlighted by this ongoing investment aimed at significantly enhancing Moldova’s connectivity with Europe and beyond.
The addition of the new Airbus aircraft to the Moldovan fleet at the end of July 2025 marks a significant step forward for Wizz Air’s Moldovan operations. This will allow the airline to enhance connectivity by increasing flight frequencies on seven existing routes from Chisinau. In total, with the addition of the second aircraft to the base, Wizz Air will provide passengers with direct connections to 21 destinations in 12 countries in the summer, including routes to Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Brussels Charleroi, Vienna, Rome, London Luton, and Warsaw.
Wizz Air is dedicated to providing excellent service and further growing its network to meet the needs of its customers. Additionally, Wizz Air is actively recruiting new cabin and flight crew members in Moldova and plan to hire new employees for the base.
Andras Rado, Head of Communications, Government and Public Affairs at Wizz Air, said: "Wizz Air is happy to re-establish its permanent base in Moldova with two aircraft and new destinations for passengers travelling from and to the country. This second aircraft will bring360,000 new seats to the market annually for passengers traveling to and from Chisinau and 211% growth versus summer 2024. Wizz Air is dedicated to providing convenient direct travel opportunities and fostering connections between Moldova and the rest of Europe and beyond. As we grow, we are proud to contribute to the Moldovan economy by creating more jobs and enhancing connectivity for travellers."
Sergiu Spoiala, Acting Director at Chisinau International Airport, said:
“Chisinau International Airport warmly welcomes the decision of Wizz Air to establish operational base at Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. The extension of the Wizz Air’s route map and increase of frequencies on already existing routes will greatly improve connectivity of the Chisinau International Airport with Europe. In partnership with Wizz Air, our airport will provide better and more convenient options of travel for the citizens of the Republic of Moldova and other countries.”
NEW ROUTES
| ROUTE | DAYS | FARES FROM* | STARTS |
| Chisinau - Wroclaw | Wednesday, Sunday | 19.99 EUR | 30 July 2025 |
| Chisinau - Barcelona | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 29.99 EUR | 28 July 2025 |
| Chisinau - Larnaca | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 29.99 EUR | 29 July 2025 |
FREQUENCY UPDATES
| ROUTE | DAYS | INCREASE | STARTS |
| Chisinau - Verona | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 2 → 3 | 28 July 2025 |
| Chisinau - Budapest | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 2 → 3 | 28 July 2025 |
| Chisinau - Paris | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 2 → 3 | 28 July 2025 |
| Chisinau – Nuremberg | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | 2 → 4 | 28 July 2025 |
| Chisinau - Brussels | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 2 → 4 | 28 July 2025 |
| Chisinau - Dortmund | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | 3 → 4 | 28 July 2025 |
| Chisinau - Vienna | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 3 → 4 | 28 July 2025 |
*According to CAPA - Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2024.
