With the Castellon connection and new summer route to Greece still to commence in June, the airline reaffirms its long-term commitment to its Cluj passengers
Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline*, is excited to inaugurate today a new route from Cluj-Napoca to Castellon, Spain. Tickets are already available on the official Wizz Air website and through the company’s mobile app, from as low as RON 99**.
Castellon de la Plana is a charming city that blends stunning natural beauty with rich cultural heritage. Beyond the coastline, visitors can explore the lush landscapes of the Desert de les Palmes Natural Park, ideal for hiking and enjoying panoramic views. With its warm climate, welcoming locals, and a mix of urban attractions and outdoor activities, Castellon is a delightful destination for those seeking a relaxed yet enriching travel experience.
The new route to Castellon will start operating on Monday and Friday from April 11th, 2025, and on Tuesday and Saturday from June 17th. As the largest airline in Romania (with 50% market share), and the main airline operator in Cluj-Napoca (55% market share), Wizz Air reaffirms its long-term commitment to the market, adding one more route that will begin operations this summer season as well, to Heraklion from June 17th.
Anastasia Novak, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air, said: “We are proud to celebrate these new services from Cluj-Napoca, soon after achieving the impressive milestone of 100 million passengers in Romania and announcing our Customer First Compass transformation plan, ensuring punctuality, affordability, innovation and service continue to shape our operations and putting our passengers at the heart of every journey. The newest Castellon flights and the other highly anticipated summer holiday destination underline our commitment to expand our network and provide affordable travel options.”
The President of the Administration Board of Cluj International Airport, Mr. Viorel Federiga, stated the following: “We appreciate Wizz Air’s decision to expand its flight operations, offering more diverse travel alternatives from Cluj International Airport. It is clear that the continuous efforts made by the entire airport’s team to enhance regional connectivity continue to be driven by professionalism, vision, and excellence in the development of the largest regional airport in Romania.”
David Ciceo, CEO of Cluj International Airport, stated: “We are pleased to inaugurate today the 8th destination to Spain available in the route network of Cluj International Airport. The direct flights on the new Cluj-Napoca – Castellón route, operated by our partner Wizz Air, will serve a significant Romanian community in Castellón, while also offering Spanish citizens from this region the opportunity to visit the city of Cluj-Napoca and the historical province of Transylvania. Our collaboration with Wizz Air allows us to expand the region’s air connectivity and meet the continuously growing demands of the market.”
With these developments, Wizz Air is proud to offer 35 destinations in 14 countries from Cluj-Napoca. By fostering job growth and boosting tourism, Wizz Air demonstrates its commitment to supporting the development of Romania’s regional airports, its overall travel industry and economic landscape.
NEW ROUTES FROM CLUJ-NAPOCA
| New route | Frequency | Fares from | First flight |
|---|
| Cluj-Napoca - Castellon | Monday, Friday (from April 11th) and
Tuesday, Saturday (from June 17th) | RON 99 | 11 April 2025 |
| Cluj-Napoca - Heraklion | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | RON 129 | 17 June 2025 |
* According to CAPA - Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2024
** One-way price, including taxes, administration and other non-optional charges. One carry-on bag (max: 40x30x20cm) is included. Trolley bag and each piece of checked-in baggage is subject to additional fees. The price applies only to bookings made on wizzair.com and the WIZZ mobile app.
