Wizz Air launches first direct flight from Prague, Czech Republic to Reykjavik, Iceland

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a direct connection between the Czech Republic and Iceland. The newest WIZZ low fare service, that is the first direct flight from Prague to Reykjavik, will commence on 31 May and will be operated twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Passengers planning their holiday or a weekend getaway to this exciting destination, can already book their tickets on wizzair.com from only CZK 1,339*/EUR 49.99*.

The low-fare route will be a great choice for both leisure and business travelers to visit the very popular Reykjavik, as well as boost bi-directional tourism and establish an important link for trade and business between the Czech Republic and Iceland.

The capital of Iceland, is considered one of the safest, greenest and cleanest capitals in the world, and is a very popular tourist destination, thanks to various cultural events and places of interest. Reykjavik is home to the largest whale exhibition of its kind and the Pearl – a sparkling landmark building in the capital. Iceland also offers an array of unique tourist attractions such as various nature exploration tours, ice fishing and, of course, Northern Lights spotting.

Since 2009, Wizz Air is committed to its Czech customers offering now 10 low-fare routes to five countries from two Czech airports: Prague and Brno. Our local and cheerful crew welcomed more than 476,000 passengers on board of our modern fleet in 2016 to and from the Czech Republic supporting more than 350 on-site local jobs** in related industries.

WIZZ AIR’S NEWEST ROUTE FROM PRAGUE

Destination Days Starts Fares from*
Reykjavik Wednesday, Sunday 31 May 2017 CZK 1,339

Sorina Ratz, Communications Manager of Wizz Air, said: ”We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for all travelers from Prague, launching the first direct connection to Iceland. From 31 May, WIZZ customers can fly on low fares from Prague to the popular Reykjavik, the colorful and sparkling capital. The new route, with a convenient all-year-round schedule on Wednesdays and Sundays, will strengthen business relations between the two countries and stimulate regional economy, local tourism and hospitality sectors. Today’s announcement is underlining our commitment to the Czech Republic and to providing low-fare travel options paired with excellent on-board service. All our savvy travelers can already book their tickets on wizzair.com from only CZK 1,399*.”

 

* One way including all taxes and non-optional charges

** ACI suggests creation of 750 on-site jobs for every 1 million carried passengers per year

SOURCE: Wizz Air Hungary Ltd.

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