WIZZ AIR CELEBRATES 100 MILLION PASSENGERS IN ITALY

Big celebration at Aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino to mark the hundred-millionth passenger: a historic milestone, symbolizing the growth of the airline in Italy.
In over 21 years of operations in the market, Wizz Air has already transported nearly twice the population of Italy.
The third-largest airline in Italy celebrates this milestone by rewarding a lucky passenger with a special voucher and an exclusive 10% discount on all flights to and from Italy.

Wizz Air, the most eco-friendly airline in the EMEA region[1], celebrated today at Aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino an extraordinary milestone: reaching 100 million passengers transported in Italy since the start of operations in the Bel Paese.

A historic achievement that further strengthens Italy’s central role – the largest market in terms of capacity across Wizz Air’s network – and confirms Roma Fiumicino as the beating heart of the airline’s operations in the country.

The hundred-millionth passenger was celebrated with a special event at the departure gate of the Roma - Malaga flight at the Roman airport. To mark the occasion, travelers on the flight were welcomed with complimentary refreshments, a celebratory cake, and a festive atmosphere at the gate. The lucky passenger was also awarded a €500 voucher redeemable on any route across the airline’s network. But the celebrations don’t stop there: on 17 June, more Wizz Air surprises will commemorate this special moment throughout the streets of Roma. To celebrate the milestone, the airline also launched an exclusive 10% discount on all flights to and from Italy across its entire network, valid only on 10 June.

“We are extremely excited and proud to celebrate our hundred-millionth passenger in Italy: a milestone that reflects travelers’ trust and the strength of our growth strategy in the country. Italy is today one of the most important markets for Wizz Air globally and represents an absolute priority in our long-term investment plans,” said Andras Rado, Head of Communications at Wizz Air. “Roma Fiumicino, in particular, is a key base for our airline. Not only for the volume of operations and passengers, but also for the strategic role it plays in connecting Italy with some of the most sought-after destinations in Europe and beyond. We will continue to focus on this market with determination, further expanding our offer and strengthening our presence in the country.”

With over 200 routes to and from Italy, Wizz Air continues to strengthen its presence in the country. In 2024 alone, the airline operated more than 91,000 flights to and from Italy, with a completion rate of 99.5%, transporting over 18 million passengers (+11.6% compared to 2023), reaching today the milestone of 100 million passengers since the beginning of operations in 2004.

In this context, Roma Fiumicino, one of the twelve airports worldwide with a Skytrax 5-star rating for excellent service standards and recently listed in Skytrax’s World’s Top 10 Airports, has always been a key base for Wizz Air, in Italy and beyond. Today, the airline operates 60 routes from Fiumicino to 25 countries, with strategic connections and destinations among the most loved by Italian and international travelers. For the Summer Schedule 2025, Wizz Air has also strengthened Roma’s connectivity, increasing weekly frequencies to the most popular European and Mediterranean destinations such as Londra, Madrid, Barcellona, and Lisbona – in addition to classic summer spots like Corfù, Mykonos, Santorini, and Zante.

“We are pleased that Wizz Air chose Roma to celebrate such a prestigious national milestone, further proof of the strategic role that Fiumicino plays in the development of air traffic in our country,” said Federico Scriboni, Director Aviation Business Development at Aeroporti di Roma. “We wish to congratulate Wizz Air for its first 100 million passengers transported in Italy and for the remarkable growth journey undertaken.”

Roma indeed represents Wizz Air’s largest base in Italy, and the airline’s growth at Aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino is supported by significant investments: on the infrastructure side, with the brand-new Training Center at Fiumicino, operational since 1 October 2024, and on the operational side, with continuous launches of new routes and increased frequencies on the most demanded routes.

With over 600 jobs created in Roma and a fleet of 13 Airbus A321neo, the most sustainable in their category, Wizz Air continues to support its presence in the Capital and across the country, currently operating more than 200 routes to 80 destinations in 30 countries and offering over 13 million seats.

These figures confirm Italy as Wizz Air’s primary market and Roma Fiumicino as one of the most dynamic and strategic bases in Italy and Europe for the airline.

[1] According to CAPA – Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022-2024, which analyzes global airline emissions intensity data, Wizz Air is the airline with the lowest CO2 per RPK compared to other global and European airlines.

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