Wizz Air is expanding its footprint in the Mediterranean travel market, announcing a new seasonal route between Rome Fiumicino and Chania, Crete, for the summer of 2026.The new service underscores the airline’s commitment to Italy, its largest market by passenger volume, and builds on a year of record growth that saw nearly 21 million passengers flown across its network. This expansion comes as airlines increasingly focus on leisure destinations and routes to capitalize on post-pandemic travel demand.
Wizz Air continues its expansion in Italy, announcing a new route from Rome Fiumicino to Chania for the summer 2026 season. The move follows a record year for the airline, which carried nearly 21 million passengers on its flights. This latest addition reinforces Rome’s position as the carrier’s primary base in the country, signaling a continued commitment to the Italian market.
Route Details
The new service to the Greek island of Crete will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, with the first flight scheduled for June 29, 2026. Bookings are open now, as of December 23, through the airline’s website wizzair.com or its official app, with fares starting at €45.99. The route will be serviced by one of Wizz Air’s 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft, known for passenger comfort and efficiency.
Destination Spotlight: Chania
Chania is a prized destination in the Mediterranean, offering a blend of Venetian harbor charm, historic markets, and access to crystal-clear beaches. The new route responds to growing leisure travel demand for Greece, providing Italian passengers with a direct, affordable, and high-quality travel option.
Wizz Air and Fiumicino: A Growing Partnership
With the addition of Chania, Wizz Air is expanding connectivity to popular European coastal destinations and supporting tourism between Italy and the Greek islands. The announcement follows recent news of a 15th aircraft being based at Rome’s Fiumicino airport and the launch of new routes to destinations including Malta, Rhodes, Kefalonia, and Tallinn, demonstrating the airport’s central role in the airline’s Italian network. Wizz Air currently employs over 570 direct staff at the Rome base and operates 72 routes serving 29 countries.
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Key Performance Indicators
The airline reported a 17.1% increase in on-time departures and a 99.8% flight completion rate. Since launching operations, Wizz Air has transported over 26.9 million passengers to and from Rome, and will offer more than 7.5 million seats in the Italian capital in 2024, a 2.0% increase year-over-year. This year alone, the airline has operated over 31,000 flights to and from Fiumicino, carrying over 6.6 million passengers, a 4.8% increase compared to last year.
Executive Commentary
Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air, stated: «The addition of Chania to our network is further proof of how central Rome-Fiumicino is to Wizz Air’s global vision. We are not just launching a flight; we are opening a new, accessible bridge to the heart of the Aegean Sea, making Greece even closer. Our close collaboration with Aeroporti di Roma allows us to constantly evolve, transforming Fiumicino into a hub for modern and affordable travel. Italy is the market where we carry the most passengers across our entire network, and Rome is the driving force behind this result: we are ready to bring thousands of passengers to discover the treasures of Crete and, at the same time, to make Greek travelers fall in love with the eternal charm of our Capital. Let’s prepare for an extraordinary summer: Let’s WIZZ, Rome!».
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