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Wizz Air

HungaryLow-cost carrierSince 2003

W6IATA code

WZZICAO code

Wizz Air (IATA W6, ICAO WZZ) is a Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier based in Budapest, with sister airlines in Malta and the UK. It carried 69.7 million passengers in the year to March 2026 with 262 Airbus A320 and A321 family aircraft, flying mainly across Central and Eastern Europe. It is not in an alliance.

Founded: 2003
First flight: 2004
Headquarters: Budapest, Hungary
Country: Hungary
Main hubs: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) · London Luton Airport (LTN)
Airline type: Low-cost carrier
Alliance: None
Parent: Wizz Air Holdings Plc
Ownership: Wizz Air Holdings Plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The group flies through Wizz Air Hungary (W6), Wizz Air Malta (W4) and Wizz Air UK (W9).
Founders: József Váradi
Callsign: WIZZAIR
Website: wizzair.com

How travel agents book Wizz Air

GDS distribution

Wizz Air had no GDS distribution until October 2026, when Amadeus announced that Wizz Air fares, bundles and ancillaries would become available on the Amadeus Travel Platform through Amadeus Ticketless Access, in selected markets. No Sabre or Travelport agreement was verified.

NDC

No public NDC programme details verified at time of writing.

Direct channels

Most sales run through wizzair.com and the Wizz Air app. Since 2025 agencies can also reach Wizz Air through Travelfusion (live in all markets from August 2025), the Kyte API (December 2025) and Paxport (January 2026), which cover search, booking and ancillaries such as seats, bags and Wizz Priority.

Notes for travel agents

Wizz Air says its lowest fares and full range of ancillaries remain on its own website and app. Because the Amadeus launch covers selected markets only, check availability in your point of sale before relying on the GDS channel.

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History of Wizz Air

Wizz Air was co-founded in 2003 by József Váradi, a former chief executive of Malév, with investment from the US private equity firm Indigo Partners. Its first commercial flight, on 19 May 2004, ran from Katowice in Poland to London Luton, and a second base opened in Budapest the following month.

The airline grew by connecting Central and Eastern European cities with Western Europe on low fares, adding bases across Poland, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and the Balkans. Wizz Air Holdings listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2015. It later set up Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air Malta as separate airline companies, while a joint venture in Abu Dhabi closed in September 2025.

For most of its history Wizz Air sold almost only through its own website and app. That changed in 2025 and 2026: a Travelfusion partnership in August 2025 was its first with a content aggregator, followed by Kyte and Paxport, and in October 2026 Amadeus announced Wizz Air content on its travel platform for the first time.

Milestones

2003Wizz Air co-founded with backing from Indigo Partners.
2004First flight, Katowice to London Luton, on 19 May.
2015Wizz Air Holdings listed on the London Stock Exchange.
2025First aggregator deal (Travelfusion, August) and Kyte API launch (December).
2026Paxport deal (January) and first GDS agreement, with Amadeus (October).

Fleet

Airbus A320ceo Airbus A320neo Airbus A321ceo Airbus A321neo Airbus A321XLR

Aircraft types in service as of 2026

At 31 March 2026 Wizz Air had 262 aircraft: 183 A321neos, 40 A321ceos, 26 A320ceos, 7 A321XLRs and 6 A320neos. The order book covered 254 aircraft, 250 A321neos and 4 A321XLRs. The fleet count includes three aircraft in Ukraine, and some aircraft have been grounded during an engine inspection programme.

Network and hubs

Wizz Air's network centres on Central and Eastern Europe, with many routes linking Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and the Balkans to Western Europe, plus flights to the Middle East and North Africa. In 2026 it opened new bases in Palermo and Turin and closed its Vienna base.

London Luton is one of its largest bases. Paxport described the network as about 750 routes in 2026. Its Abu Dhabi joint venture closed on 1 September 2025, though Wizz Air still flies between Europe and the UAE.

Wizz Air: frequently asked questions

What are Wizz Air's airline codes?

Wizz Air Hungary uses the IATA code W6 and the ICAO code WZZ, with the callsign WIZZAIR. Wizz Air Malta flies as W4 (ICAO WMT) and Wizz Air UK as W9 (ICAO WUK), all under the Wizz Air brand.

Is Wizz Air available in a GDS?

Yes, from late 2026. In October 2026 Amadeus announced that Wizz Air content would become available on the Amadeus Travel Platform for the first time, through Amadeus Ticketless Access in selected markets. Before that, Wizz Air sold only through its own channels and API partners.

How can travel agents book Wizz Air?

Agents can book on wizzair.com or through Wizz Air's distribution partners. Travelfusion went live in August 2025, the Kyte API in December 2025 and Paxport in January 2026, and Amadeus is adding Wizz Air content in selected markets from October 2026.

Where is Wizz Air based?

Wizz Air's operations are based in Budapest, Hungary, where its main airline company, Wizz Air Hungary, is registered. Its holding company is listed in London, and the group also runs Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air Malta. London Luton is one of its largest bases.

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Profile updated 4 November 2026 by the ReservationHub team. Airline details change: confirm schedules, fares and policies with the airline before booking. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.