From 2026, Cluj residents will fly to three new destinations in Greece and Italy operated by AnimaWings

The launch of these routes marks an important step in consolidating the company's presence in the region, which is becoming one of the key departure points for holiday destinations in Greece and Italy. The network expansion reflects the growing interest of Transylvanian passengers for summer destinations with beaches, gastronomy and authentic cultural experiences, offering direct access to relevant Mediterranean destinations.

Mr. Marius Pandel, President of AnimaWings, stated: "With these new routes, we We reaffirm our commitment to the region, investing in a diversity of destinations, modern services and affordable travel options for passengers throughout Transylvania. We are constantly developing our operations from Cluj, because we see a solid interest in direct flights to regions with a tourist tradition and a clear growth potential. Besides, in"These routes create additional opportunities for Transylvanian agencies to develop charter packages and personalized tourist programs. We are also launching a route much desired by the residents of the region, Cluj - Athens with year-round operation."

The President of the Cluj County Council, Mr. Alin Tişe stated on this occasion: "Expansion of AnimaWings operations at Cluj International Airport and introduction of three new routes to Athens, Thessaloniki and Olbia (Sardinia), represents excellent news for the entire county and for the entire region. Increasing air connectivity is a priority for us, as it directly contributes to the tourist and economic development of Cluj. We welcome the decision of the Romanian airline to consolidate its presence in our region and to offer Cluj passengers more and more travel options to highly sought-after Mediterranean destinations."

Mr. Viorel Federiga, President of the Board of Directors of Cluj International Airport, he also wanted to specify: "We particularly appreciate the decision of AnimaWings to increase flight operations, offering diversity to travel alternatives from Cluj airport. These new routes will significantly improve Cluj's international connectivity. It is evident that the constant efforts made by the entire Cluj International Airport team to increase the region's connectivity continue to be based on professionalism, vision and excellence in the development of the largest regional airport in Romania.”

Mr. David Ciceo, Director General of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, sent the following: "We are pleased that AnimaWings is strengthening its portfolio from Cluj with 3 more destinations, in addition to the flights already operated to Bucharest and Istanbul, reaching 5 routes in the first year of operation from Cluj International Airport. The introduction of the long-requested destinations of Athens, Olbia and Thessaloniki from Cluj-Napoca demonstrates the dynamism of the market and the capacity of Cluj International Airport to attract new opportunities for passengers. Sardinia and Thessaloniki are operated for the first time at Cluj airport, while flights to Athens were also operated in 2018-2019. The new routes underline the commitment of Cluj International Airport to the continuous development of airport services in order to meet the growing demands of passengers and will significantly improve the travel experience of both tourists and Romanian communities in these regions. "

All frequencies are designed for ideal departures during stays and to meet the travel habits of passengers in the region. And the airline tickets include cabin baggage (2 pieces of 8kg and 4kg), seat selection from the moment of booking, and free online and offline check-in (at the airport).

Cluj thus aligns itself with European hubs, becoming a strategic point for tourists looking for stays, city breaks or family holidays in Greece and Italy. The new routes complement the other direct flights already operating from Cluj to Istanbul and Bucharest (13 weekly frequencies).

In addition to the new routes launched from Cluj, AnimaWings recently announced its full summer route program for summer 2026, which includes 19 holiday destinations in Greece and Spain, with departures from Bucharest, Timisoara, Iași, Cluj-Napoca and Craiova. The summer program includes new routes such as Thessaloniki, Kefalonia, Mallorca and Kavala, alongside the company's already established destinations.

All routes are operated with modern Airbus aircraft from the fleet, offering increased efficiency, comfort and a contemporary onboard experience.

About AnimaWings:

AnimaWings is a 100% Romanian airline, inaugurated in 2020 and part of Memento Group, alongside the tour operator Christian Tour, with a team of professionals who offer passengers comfortable travel, on regular or charter flights, implementing systems, procedures and safety protocols to an exceptional standard.

Continuously expanding, AnimaWings received its fifth Airbus aircraft in September 2025 and is targeting a fleet of 18 aircraft in the next two years, valued at over $1 billion.

Starting this fall, the company will operate over 10 new routes that consolidate the domestic flight network and connect the main airports in Romania (Otopeni, Cluj, Iași, Craiova, Timișoara, Suceava) with major European and international airports, such as Istanbul, Paris, Munich, Prague, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and Dubai. Starting in March 2026, AnimaWings will continue its expansion, with the first new destinations announced being London – Gatwick and Geneva.