Budapest Airport grows Türkiye capacity with Wizz Air’s Ankara addition
| Company | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport |
|---|---|
| Date | 29.04.2026 |
Budapest Airport welcomes Wizz Air’s new service to Ankara, expanding the gateway’s Turkish network alongside Antalya, Istanbul, and Izmir – reaching over 300k seats in 2026.
- Expands Turkish network alongside Antalya, Istanbul, and Izmir – reaching over 300k seats in 2026.
- Total capacity to Türkiye reaches 900k annual seats.
Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, welcomes the launch Wizz Air’s new link between the capitals of Hungary and Türkiye, the first ever scheduled air link between the two cities, operating three times weekly, utilising the carrier’s Airbus A321neo. With over 10,000 connecting passengers each year and more than 30% of the passengers with business travel purpose, the new air service further strengthens business and cultural ties between the two countries.
Máté Ritter, Airline Development Director at Budapest Airport, commented: “We are delighted to welcome the first ever scheduled service to Ankara, operated by our long-term partner Wizz Air, which further enhances our strong and expanding network to Türkiye. We look forward to continued growth with Wizz Air in 2026 as we respond to increasing passenger demand for diverse and convenient travel options.”
The Ankara route joins Wizz Air’s existing services to Istanbul and Antalya, complementing Budapest Airport’s broader Turkish network.
