Since starting operations in Armenia in 2020, Wizz Air has carried over 3 million passengers, steadily expanding its network and providing affordable travel options to Armenian customers. With the addition of a third aircraft, the airline is taking another significant step in strengthening its presence and supporting the continued growth of Yerevan as a key regional hub.

“We are delighted to further expand our presence in Armenia with the allocation of a third aircraft in Yerevan,” said Ian Malin, Chief Commercial Officer at Wizz Air. “This milestone reflects our continued growth and our strong commitment to the Armenian market. Our continued expansion demonstrates our long-term dedication to strengthening connectivity, supporting local economies, and making travel more accessible than ever. We are proud to further invest in Yerevan and look forward to many more years of continued growth together”

As part of this expansion, Wizz Air will launch a new route between Yerevan and Eindhoven, operating three times weekly from 26 October 2026. The airline will also introduce a new connection between Yerevan and Brussels Charleroi, operating three times from 1 February 2027, further expanding travel opportunities between Armenia and Western Europe.

Eindhoven, known as a vibrant technology and design hub in the Netherlands, offers visitors a dynamic mix of modern architecture, innovation, and cultural experiences, including the renowned Dutch Design Week. 

Brussels Charleroi serves as a convenient gateway to Belgium, where travelers can explore historic cities, world-famous cuisine, and iconic landmarks, while also enjoying easy access to Brussels and beyond. Both destinations provide excellent opportunities for leisure travel, city breaks, and business trips, further enhancing Armenia’s connectivity to Europe.

In total, Wizz Air now operates 18 routes to 10 countries from Armenia, including services from Gyumri. With this growth, the airline will provide nearly 1.35 million seats annually from Yerevan, alongside 12,000 seats from Gyumri, offering passengers more choice and flexibility than ever before.

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About Wizz Air

Wizz Air operates a fleet of 261 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 63.4 million passengers in 2025 financial year. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. Wizz Air has also been recognized as the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” between 2021-2025 by World Finance Sustainability Awards. In 2025, Wizz Air topped the major airlines’ emissions ranking, as presented by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, thanks to its work reducing emissions intensity. Most recently, it was awarded Sustainable Airline of the Year 2025 at the Airline Economics Sustainability Awards Gala in September 2025.

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The ultra-low-cost carrier, which already links Yerevan to several European destinations, will base two Airbus A321neo aircraft at its new Armenian base. Around 50 pilots and crew will be assigned to the new base, which, the airline estimates, will create another 800 direct and indirect jobs.  

The official inauguration of the new base was marked by the start of services to Naples (NAP), Italy, on October 1, 2025. This route launch will be followed throughout the rest of October by the progressive rollout of new services from Yerevan to Bari (BRI) in Italy, Bucharest-Otopeni (OTP) in Romania, Hamburg (HAM) and Memmingen (FMM) in Germany, Paris Beauvais (BVA) and Nice (NCE) in France, Paphos, (PFO) in Cyprus, and Prague (PRG) in the Czech Republic. 

The existing service to Dortmund (DTM) will also be increased to four per week, from the current two.  

On the flip side, services to Sofia (SOF), Bulgaria, will be discontinued on October 26, 2025. In September 2025, Yerevan also lost the nonstop route Wizz Air operated to Abu Dhabi (AUH) when the carrier decided to close down its subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates. 

On September 30, 2025, Wizz Air also started operating at Gyumri Shirak Airport (LWM), a dual use civilian-military airport located near Yerevan, which acts as a secondary gateway to the Armenian capital. Wizz Air operates a twice weekly service between Gyumri and Larnaca (LCA) in Cyprus. 

In total, Wizz Air plans to end the year having carried a total of 1.2 million passengers to and from Armenia. 

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