Wizz Air celebrates 8 million passengers in Iași after a decade of growth, 21 winter routes and a dominant share of airport traffic
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has surpassed 8 million passengers at Iași International Airport, marking more than ten years of operations since launching flights in December 2014 and opening its base in July 2016. The 8,000,000th traveller, arriving from Milan Bergamo on July 22nd, received a €100 voucher. Today, Wizz Air offers 21 routes to 13 countries from Iași for the 2025 winter season, reinforcing its role in Romania’s aviation market, tourism and employment. Company representatives and local officials—Anastasia Novak of Wizz Air, Costel Alexe of the Iași County Council and Romeo Vatră of Iași Airport—hailed the milestone as proof of strong community trust and regional connectivity. Wizz Air operates five aircraft from Iași and handles about 70% of the airport’s traffic. Backed by its Customer First-Compass pillar and a modern, fuel-efficient fleet with over 300 new aircraft on order, Wizz Air continues to prioritize accessible, high-quality, digitally driven travel experiences.
(PRESS RELEASE) BUDAPEST, 2025-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Romania’s largest airline, is celebrating a landmark moment in Iași: more than 8 million travellers have now flown with the carrier to and from Iași International Airport. This accomplishment, achieved after over a decade of continuous operations at the airport (flights began in December 2014 and the base opened in July 2016), reinforces the company’s promise to keep air travel convenient, affordable and dependable for the region.
Across these ten years, Wizz Air has evolved into the go-to option for Iași residents who want low fares without compromising on quality, all while supporting the Romanian economy, boosting tourism and creating aviation jobs. The celebration took a personal turn for the lucky 8,000,000th passenger—arriving from Milan Bergamo to Iași on July 22nd—who was greeted right on the apron and gifted a €100 Wizz Air flight voucher.
Wizz Air’s commitment to Romania stretches back to 2006, when the airline first entered the market. Investment has increased year after year, positioning Romania as a key pillar in the company’s network. For the 2025 winter season, Wizz Air is selling seats on 21 routes from Iași to 13 countries, including popular cities such as Memmingen, Dortmund, Venice Treviso, Milan Bergamo and Bologna.
Anastasia Novak, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air, said: “Reaching 8 million passengers in Iasi is a proud moment for Wizz Air and a clear reflection of the community’s continued trust in our services. This milestone underscores our commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and making air travel more accessible. We thank our passengers for choosing us and look forward to welcoming even more travellers on board from Iasi.”
The President of Iasi County Council, Costel Alexe, said: “Wizz Air has reached the milestone of 8 million passengers at Iasi Airport, a result that confirms both the trust that passengers have in the company and the remarkable evolution of the airport, our main regional air hub. I congratulate the Wizz Air team for their commitment to connecting Iasi with Europe, and the Iasi Airport team for their sustained effort in providing the best conditions for passengers and operators. As President of the Iasi County Council, I reaffirm our firm commitment to the continued development of the airport as a generator of economic growth and international openness. Investing in infrastructure, expanding operational capacity and attracting new routes remain our priorities, and working with partners such as Wizz Air demonstrates that our shared vision is yielding concrete results. Together, we manage to strengthen Iasi’s strategic position on the European air transportation map.”
Romeo Vatră, General Director of Iasi Airport, said: “We are pleased to mark today an important milestone: 8 million passengers carried by Wizz Air in the 11 years of activity at Iasi Airport. It is a milestone that reflects not only the remarkable performance of the largest airline operator at our airport, but also the constant trust of passengers in the services offered. Iasi airport is the main operational base of Wizz Air in the Moldavian region; the company has 5 aircraft assigned here and covers about 70% of total traffic. With 21 direct destinations, Wizz Air plays an essential role in connecting the region with important European hubs. We thank the lucky passenger for choosing Iasi Airport and congratulate the Wizz Air team for the results achieved and for the major contribution to the development of air traffic in Iasi. We hope that this solid partnership will continue to grow, by expanding the base and opening new routes to bring Iasi even closer to the world.”
Guided by its “Customer First-Compass” product pillar, Wizz Air remains laser-focused on delivering next-level travel experiences. The airline is building one of the youngest, safest and most fuel-efficient fleets globally, with more than 300 new aircraft on order featuring the latest Airspace cabin interiors. A 100% digital-first mindset ensures every step of the journey—from booking to boarding—is simple, smart and seamless.
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SOURCE: Wizz Air Hungary Ltd.
