PRESS RELEASE – Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport and Wizz Air announce the expansion of its route network with 4 new destinations

Cluj-Napoca, 14.08.2025: Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, Cluj County Council and the airline Wizz Air announce the expansion of its destination network for the 2025-2026 winter season and the 2026 summer season with four new international routes: Marrakesh (Morocco), Stockholm Skavsta (Sweden), Oslo Sandefjord Torp (Norway) and Milan Malpensa (Italy).

Thus, with the start of this year's winter season, passengers will be able to travel from Cluj airport to Marrakesh, through direct Wizz Air flights, which will be operated starting from October 26 2025with 2 frequencies per week, in the days of Thursday and Sunday.

Your October 27 2025 flights to will also start Stockholm Skavsta, with 2 frequencies per week, in the days Monday and Friday, and from October 28 2025 Wizz Air will operate flights to Oslo Sandefjord Torp with 2 frequencies per week, in the days of Tuesday and Saturday.

Flights to destinations Marrakesh and Oslo Sandefjord Torp are operated in absolute premiere at Cluj airport, and regarding flights to Stockholm Skavsta, these were also operated at the airport in 2017.

Also, starting next spring, with the start of the 2026 summer season, respectively from March 29 2026, direct flights will start to a new destination in Italy, Milan-Malpensa, operated in absolute premiere by Wizz Air from Cluj International Airport. The flights will be operated with 4 frequencies per week, in the days of Monday, Wednesday, Friday and SundayThe Milan-Malpensa destination is the 8th destination in Italy available from Cluj airport.

Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport thus consolidates its position as a regional leader in the Romanian airport market, offering travelers from Cluj and the entire Transylvania region the opportunity to explore four of the most attractive cities in Europe and North Africa.

Wizz Air is the main airline at Cluj Airport, offering a wide range of destinations that ensure connectivity for the region. With affordable prices and a modern fleet, Wizz Air plays a key role in expanding international air travel opportunities for the residents of Cluj-Napoca and attracting tourists to the heart of Transylvania.

The new destinations are available in the reservation system according to the following schedule:

Note: Flight times represent local landing/takeoff times.

For tickets and reservations go here www.wizzair.com  

Mr. Viorel Federiga, President of the Board of Directors of Cluj International Airport, stated on this occasion: "These 4 Long-requested destinations from Cluj-Napoca and announced today, strengthen the airport's position in the region as the main air gateway to Transylvania. We wish the airline operator Wizz Air much success and as many announcements of this kind as possible for Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport."

Mr. David Ciceo, General Manager of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, sent the following: "The expansion of the route network remains a permanent concern of airport management.. The collaboration of over 18 years with the airline Wizz Air has always been oriented towards offering our passengers multiple travel options. The new routes operated in absolute premiere Marrakesh, Oslo Sandefjord Torp and Milan Malpensa as well as the resumption of the previously operated one, Stockholm Skavsta, are clear proof of our joint commitment to meet the growing needs of passengers and to support the economic and tourist development of the region. Wizz Air proves that it is one of the strongest European airlines and together we manage to offer the people of Cluj and our passengers over 40 destinations in Europe and North Africa. ”

 Mrs. Anastasia Novak, Corporate & Sustainability Communications Manager at Wizz Air, said: “We are proud to have further strengthened our presence in Romania this summer and can now announce the introduction of four more connections from Cluj-Napoca. These added routes to destinations across Europe and beyond highlight our ongoing commitment to improving connectivity, supporting regional growth and offering even more affordable travel options to our Cluj passengers. Guided by our ‘Customer First Compass’ strategy, we remain committed to expanding our network while ensuring reliable, efficient and high-quality services across our operations.”

Currently, Wizz Air offers 40 destinations to 19 countries from Cluj International Airport, but passengers have the opportunity to choose one of the following for their trips: over 50 regular destinations, to approximately 20 countries from Europe and Middle East.

We would like to point out that in the winter season of this year, Wizz Air will resume operating flights to Billund (Denmark), starting from October 27, 2025, with 2 frequencies per week, on Mondays and Fridays. Also, from October 27, 2025, flights to Tel Aviv (Israel), with 3 frequencies per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Details and reservations by accessing the link www.wizzair.com.

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Other useful information about the new destinations

Marrakesh Often nicknamed the “Red City” due to its buildings constructed from reddish clay bricks – a distinctive feature of its architecture – it is a fascinating destination, a vibrant mix of colours, aromas and sounds, where tradition harmoniously blends with modernity. Airport Marrakech Menara is the second busiest airport in Morocco and is located 6 km from the city center. Marrakesh is considered an important center for tourism, where the most important tourist attractions are found, such as: Medina - the old fortified city, Jemaa el Fnaa - the central square of the city, a place of continuous effervescence, the Bahia Palace, which impresses with its elegance and refinement, the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque - the symbol of Marrakesh and many other tourist attractions of interest.

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is considered the Pearl of Scandinavia and the main jewel of Northern Europe. The city is located on fourteen green islands, bathed by the waters of the Baltic Sea. The history of the city dates back almost eight centuries, and during this time the city has become a real treasure, where ancient museums and galleries, churches and palaces alternate with flowering parks and cobbled squares. Airport Stockholm Skavsta It is the 4th largest in Sweden and is located 100 km south of Stockholm.

Oslo, the capital of Norway invites you to discover the greatest attractions, such as: Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Polar Ship Museum, Akershus Fortress and Castle and the Oslo National Opera. Surrounded by mountains and sea, this compact city, full of culture and entertainment, is the only European capital where you can go hiking, canoeing, skiing and sailing without ever leaving the city. Airport Oslo Sandefjord Torp It is located approximately 110 km southwest of the capital Oslo.

Milan, The capital of the Lombardy Region, Milan is an avant-garde city and a paradise for shopping, football, opera and nightlife. It is the most important financial center in Italy and is the second most populous city in the country. Milan is also famous for its imposing Duomo, the Sforza Castle and the Scala Theatre. Airport Milan Malpensa It is the largest airport serving the city of Milan and the second busiest airport in Italy for international passenger traffic. The airport is located approximately 48 km from the city centre of Milan.  

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