The Hungarian carrier has identified Málaga, along with the rest of Spain, Greece, and Italy, as preferred destinations for European travelers seeking safer options for the summer season. This strategic reorientation follows the suspension of its flights to Israel, initially until May 5, with expectations of a possible extension.
For 2026, Wizz Air plans to increase its routes from Málaga from 15 to 17, offering direct connections to nine countries. The city is thus positioned among the airline's main destinations in Spain, only surpassed by Barcelona and ahead of Madrid and Valencia.
Among the key new developments is the increased frequency of flights between Málaga and Budapest, which will go from four or five weekly to a daily flight. Additionally, two new direct routes will be introduced: to Venice, with flights on Thursdays and Sundays starting September 14, and to Turin, with connections on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October 25, both with tickets priced under 30 euros.
“"The goal is to grow, add flights, support tourism, and reduce unemployment."
Regarding the impact of the Middle East conflict, the airline's communications director stated that only 6% of its global capacity was affected, a percentage that has now been halved, with 96% of its operations now concentrated in Europe. For 2026, the company projects a 34% growth in capacity, with 45,000 scheduled flights and an estimated 13 million passengers.
Specifically for Málaga, Wizz Air has increased its capacity by 25%, expecting to reach 1.8 million passengers, compared to the 1.4 million recorded in 2025. Regarding kerosene availability, the company assures that the conflict has not affected supply, although it anticipates an increase in ticket prices due to high demand.
