Wizz Air Review, Baggage Rules and Services
Everything you need to know — baggage fees, routes, seat options, and how to find the cheapest fares.
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Airbus A321 on approach
Quick Facts
Key information about this airline at a glance
| Airline Name | Wizz Air Holdings plc |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Budapest, Hungary |
| Alliance | None (independent) |
| Fleet Size | ~220 aircraft |
| Destinations | 190+ across Europe and Middle East |
| Airline Type | Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) |
| Annual Passengers | ~60 million |
| Hub Airport | Budapest (BUD), Warsaw (WAW), Katowice (KTW) |
| Explorelio Rating | ⭐ 3.4 / 5 |
Airline Rating Breakdown
Explorelio scores based on passenger experience and industry data
Baggage Allowance
One of the strictest baggage policies in Europe — plan carefully to avoid surprise fees. See our full airline comparison for a side-by-side view.
| Small personal item (free) | 40 × 30 × 20 cm |
| Cabin bag (Wizz Priority) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm · 10 kg |
| Priority boarding required | Fee applies |
| 20 kg hold bag | From €8–€40 |
| 26 kg hold bag | From €10–€50 |
| 32 kg hold bag | From €14–€60 |
| 2nd bag | Extra fee |
💡 Tip: Always add bags during booking — fees at the airport can be 3× higher. Use Expedia to compare total flight costs including baggage.
Cabin Classes
Single-cabin model with optional upgrade services through Wizz Priority
- Free small bag (40×30×20 cm)
- Seat allocated at check-in
- No seat selection
- Food and drinks for purchase
- Cabin bag (55×40×23 cm) included
- Priority boarding
- Early seat selection
- Faster airport process
- Free flight cancellation/change
- Cabin bag included
- Priority boarding
- Seat selection included
Fleet Overview
One of Europe's youngest and most fuel-efficient all-Airbus fleets. Compare it with other carriers on our airline comparison page.
Airbus A320 at Budapest base
Route Network
Flying to 190+ destinations across Europe and the Middle East, with a strong focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Check our destination guides and travel itineraries for inspiration.
- Budapest, Warsaw
- Prague, Bratislava
- Katowice, Krakow
- Bucharest, Cluj
- London Luton, Vienna
- Barcelona, Rome
- Milan, Paris Beauvais
- Amsterdam, Brussels
- Larnaca, Rhodes
- Corfu, Heraklion
- Tenerife, Fuerteventura
- Alicante, Malaga
- Abu Dhabi, Dubai
- Tel Aviv, Amman
- Marrakech, Agadir
- Sharm el-Sheikh
Pros and Cons
- 💶 Some of the lowest base fares in Europe
- 🏰 Strongest network in Central and Eastern Europe
- 🛩️ Very young, fuel-efficient Airbus fleet
- 🌍 Growing Middle East route network
- 📱 Easy app-based booking experience
- 🎒 Very strict and costly baggage policy
- 💺 Tight seating, no free seat selection
- 📞 Poor customer service reputation
- 🏙️ Often uses secondary airports far from city centres
- ⏰ Below-average punctuality record
Airbus A321neo climbing after takeoff
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Find the Cheapest Fares
Wizz Air base fares are low — but total cost depends heavily on baggage and seat fees. Use Expedia to compare all-in prices across airlines before booking. Also check our airline comparison page.