Wizz Air celebrates a historic milestone: 20 million passengers at Fiumicino Airport!
Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in EMEA¹, today celebrates a historic milestone: 20 million passengers at Rome Fiumicino Airport.
To mark the occasion, today only, Roman travelers can take advantage of a special 20% discount promotion on selected flights to and from Rome Fiumicino, valid for the period between February 1 and April 11 inclusive. This extraordinary achievement reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to the connecting Rome with strategic destinations throughout Europe and beyond, offering convenient flights to millions of passengers.
In 2024, Wizz Air operated a total of 300,000 flights, including more than 90,000 in Italy and more than 30,000 departing from Fiumicino. At this airport, the company recorded a 38 percent growth compared to 2023, exceeding 6.5 million passengers. At the national level, the company recorded a 15 percent increase, reaching more than 18.5 million passengers in Italy. With almost 90 destinations served, Wizz Air has strengthened its position as a major player in the Italian market, contributing to the country’s economic and social development.
Rome represents Wizz Air’s largest base in Italy, and the airline recently opened a new Training Center, located near Rome Fiumicino Airport and operational from October 1, 2024, for its staff of more than 7,000 members.
Roman travelers make up a significant portion of Wizz Air’s customer base. Some of the most popular destinations include. London, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris and Valencia, favorite destinations for both leisure and business travel. These connections further consolidate the airline’s role as a reference point for Roman travelers. In addition, starting at the end of March, Wizz Air will introduce a new connection from Rome to Bilbao and an exclusive direct connection from Rome to Zaragoza.
The employment impact of Wizz Air is equally significant. In Rome, the company has created over 600 jobs, strengthening its role as an important local economic engine.
The sustainability remains an important theme of the company’s strategy. Wizz Air has invested heavily in a modern, low-emission fleet composed entirely of Airbus A321neo aircraft in Italy. This choice ensures greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, demonstrating the company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable growth.
The celebration of the 20 millionth passenger was marked by a special ceremony at Fiumicino airport before the departure of the flight to Vienna. During the event, passengers on the flight were welcomed with dedicated celebrations, and the lucky 20 millionth passenger received a prize voucher. Tamara Nikiforova, senior manager of communications at Wizz Air., commented: “We are extremely proud of this achievement, which reflects the trust our passengers place in us and represents the success of our continued expansion in Italy. Rome Fiumicino is one of our largest bases and, in a crucial year for Rome with the Jubilee, we are committed to providing even more efficient services.”
“Crossing the 20 million passenger threshold transited at Rome Fiumicino with Wizz Air is an achievement that goes beyond the figure itself – said. Claudio Faustini, Head of Route Development at Aeroporti di Roma. – in fact, this result is part of a context that has seen the carrier play a significant role in the expansion of the network in Rome, thanks to the launch of many new destinations both short and medium-haul as well as the strengthening of markets that were previously poorly served, thus offering new opportunities for millions of travelers.”
1 According to CAPA – Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2024.
