New Low-Cost Link Brings Romania’s ‘Little Vienna’ Within Reach
Wizz Air has confirmed a new direct service between Birmingham and the Romanian city of Timișoara, starting 21 May 2026. The route will run on Thursdays and Sundays, with entry-level fares advertised from £22.99. Seats are already on sale through the airline’s website and mobile app. The addition lifts Wizz Air’s network at Birmingham to seven destinations, following previously announced routes to Sibiu and Rome.
Timișoara, located in western Romania’s Banat region, is known for grand squares, Austro-Hungarian architecture and its multicultural character. The city gained wider recognition after being named European Capital of Culture in 2023. Wizz Air highlights that the new service offers UK-based customers a more direct way to experience the city’s blend of history, baroque buildings and lively arts scene.
“We’re delighted that Wizz Air has further increased its presence at Birmingham Airport with the launch of a new route to Timișoara. This is a brand new addition to our departures board and accompanies Wizz Air’s current direct routes from Birmingham to Rome, Bucharest, Craiova, Budapest, Sibiu and Suceava. Regarded as Romania’s ‘Little Vienna’, Timișoara is a renowned cultural hub, home to acclaimed museums, vibrant art galleries and unmissable historical sights, so we’re confident that this new service will prove popular with our customers."
The airport also welcomed the expansion. Birmingham Airport noted that Timișoara joins Wizz Air’s growing list of Romanian connections, alongside Bucharest, Craiova, Sibiu and Suceava. The airport described the destination as a cultural hub popular for museums, galleries and historical landmarks, and expects the route to attract interest among travellers looking beyond typical weekend city breaks.What Travellers GainDirect link to western Romania’s main cultural centreEasier access to the Banat regionLower-cost fares for city breaks outside peak capitalsAdditional choice for Birmingham flyers exploring Central Europe
Timișoara’s compact centre features three main squares, waterfront cafés and parks, making the city suitable for short visits. Beyond the city, the wider Banat region offers day trips to Reșița’s industrial heritage sites, Lipova’s vineyards and mountain villages near the Serbian border. With a twice-weekly schedule, short breaks and extended trips both remain practical.
The new Birmingham–Timișoara service provides a direct flight to western Romania without the need for a connecting airport. Direct flights to Timișoara have been rare from the UK, so the service removes the need for intermediate airports and cuts down on logistics. The flight suits weekend city breaks, family visits and anyone curious about a Romanian city that rarely appears on British itineraries.
