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Wizz Air Retreats Operations Ahead of Closing Vienna Base

Ellie Man
Last updated: 11 September 2025 04:36
By Ellie Man
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Wizz Air has made an announcement that they will be retreating the flights offered from their base in Vienna later this year. This is the first step of the airline’s decision to close their base at Vienna International Airport (VIE).

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Closure of Wizz Air’s Vienna Base

Following a strategic review, Wizz Air has stated that on October 26 2025, they will withdraw two aircraft from their Vienna services as routes to Bilbao Airport (BIO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are discontinued. Remaining operations from Vienna will be carried out until March 15 2026, when the base will officially close.

Wizz Air originally launched their Vienna base in 2018 with aims to expand their global network as new routes to Valencia, Rome Fiumicino, Malta, Bari, and Tel Aviv were launched. However, less than a decade later, the airline will be closing this base. This decision has come as a result of high costs, prolonged operational challenges due to maintenance issues, and taxes.

Passengers who will be impacted by this closure will be contacted by Wizz Air, with the option to rebook another flight or be refunded in WIZZ credits.

Wizz Air’s Vienna-based employees are also expected to be given support from the airline, with the provision of alternative roles or the opportunity to relocate.

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About Wizz Air

Wizz Air is an ultra low-cost carrier, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. The carrier operates a fleet of 227 aircraft across all subsidiaries, offering flights to 200 destinations with bases at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), and London Luton Airport (LTN).

Subsidiaries include Wizz Air Hungary, Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air UK, enabling stops throughout Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central Asia. The company previously also included the subsidiary Wizz Air Abu Dhabi – however, all operations in the United Arab Emirates were suspended on September 1 2025 due to “geopolitical instability.”

What are your thoughts about Wizz Air’s closure of their base in Vienna? Does this impact your travel plans? Let us know.

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Ellie Man
ByEllie Man
Aviation Reporter - With a passion for research and travel, Ellie is a Journalism Intern who aims to share engaging pieces to wide audiences, all the while presenting her own spirit and voice in her written work. Outside of Travel Radar, Ellie is an avid fan of F1 and NHL!
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