Wizz Air Adds Aircraft and Routes in Milan Expansion
Wizz Air has confirmed a further expansion of its base at Milan Malpensa Airport, with a tenth aircraft set to be stationed there from 25 October 2026. The move strengthens the airline’s position in Northern Italy and increases its operational capacity at one of its key European bases, developed in cooperation with SEA Milan Airports.
The additional aircraft will bring around 500,000 extra seats each year and support the creation of 40 direct jobs, alongside hundreds more across related services. With this step, Milan Malpensa becomes Wizz Air’s second largest base in Italy, reaching a network of 47 routes across 21 countries and reinforcing its role in the airline’s wider European operations.
“Milan continues to play a pivotal role in Wizz Air’s growth in Italy and across Europe. The addition of our 10th aircraft at Malpensa marks an important milestone in the development of this base and reflects our long-term commitment to the region."
New international connections will be introduced alongside the expansion, linking Milan with Dortmund, Bilbao, Cluj-Napoca, Iași and Palma de Mallorca. At the same time, domestic services are being strengthened, including new routes to Naples and Palermo, as well as increased frequency on the Milan–Naples route, which will operate twice daily from early September.
New routes and frequency increases
- Dortmund – daily from 25 October 2026
- Bilbao – 4–5 weekly flights from 11 May 2026
- Cluj-Napoca – four weekly flights from 10 May 2026
- Iași – three weekly flights from 20 May 2026
- Palma de Mallorca – daily from 11 May 2026
- Naples – daily from 1 August 2026
- Palermo – double daily from 1 August 2026
These additions make it easier to plan both city breaks and beach trips. Bilbao is known for its food and culture, while Palma de Mallorca continues to draw people looking for seaside holidays. Cluj and Iași strengthen links with Romania, and better domestic connections help shorten the journey to southern Italy, whether it’s for a short visit or a longer stay.
Airlines are placing aircraft on routes that keep filling up. Rather than sticking to a handful of major destinations, they are adding more places with regular flights. That gives better availability in peak months, and Milan keeps its role as one of the main departure points for travel across Europe.
