Wizz Air announces the expansion of its route portfolio in Larnaca with the addition of two routes to Athens and Madrid, as well as planned frequency increases on its routes to Barcelona, Thessaloniki and Yerevan, further strengthening connectivity between Cyprus and major European destinations.
Starting in September 2026, passengers will be able to travel from Larnaca to Athens with Wizz Air, as the airline resumes its high-frequency service between the two destinations. Flights will initially operate 11 times per week, increasing to up to 14 weekly services (double daily), offering passengers enhanced flexibility, with fares starting from just €29.99 (one-way), including all mandatory fees and one carry-on bag. The return of the Athens route reflects strong passenger demand and highlights Wizz Air’s continued investment in key regional connections.
Encouraged by the success of the recently launched route to Barcelona, Wizz Air will introduce another route from Larnaca to Spain: from September, the airline will offer direct access to one of Europe’s most vibrant cultural and tourism destinations, Madrid. Flights will operate three times per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with fares starting from just €55.99 (one-way), including all mandatory fees and one carry-on bag.
Further to the new routes, Wizz Air will increase frequencies for Barcelona, Thessaloniki and Yerevan, further strengthening connectivity and providing passengers with greater flexibility and more travel options across its network.
These developments highlight Wizz Air’s continued commitment to the Cypriot market and its strategic focus on strengthening the role of Larnaca as an important base within its network. By expanding its route offering and increasing frequencies, the airline provides passengers with more choice, greater flexibility and affordable travel options.
András Szabó, Network Officer at Wizz Air said, “We are delighted to further strengthen our base in Larnaca with the return of our popular Athens route, in response to the strong and consistent demand from our passengers. We are more than excited to launch a brand new destination, Madrid, which will open the door to one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals, and supports both outbound travel and inbound tourism, while creating new opportunities for connectivity between Cyprus and the Spanish market. Together, these routes highlight Wizz Air’s continued expansion and commitment to offering an ever-growing network of affordable travel options, connecting Cyprus with key destinations across Europe.”
Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development, Marketing and Communication at Hermes Airports said, “We welcome Wizz Air’s continued expansion in Larnaca, which brings more choice and affordable travel options for passengers at a time when positive developments for the aviation and tourism sectors are particularly important. The re-launch of the Athens route and the introduction of Madrid further strengthen Cyprus’ connectivity and support both outbound travel and inbound tourism. This announcement also reflects our strong partnership with Wizz Air, built on mutual trust and a shared commitment to reinforcing connectivity and resilience in Cyprus during a challenging period for the industry.”
Κostas Koumis, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Republic of Cyprus said, “The announcement of new direct routes by Wizz Air from Larnaca to Madrid and Athens is yet another vote of confidence in Cyprus as a destination of choice. Improved connectivity is not merely a logistical milestone; it is a strategic signal. It opens new corridors of tourism, trade, and cultural exchange, bringing us closer to two of Europe's most dynamic capitals. We welcome the addition of the two new routes from September 2026, the frequency increases on existing routes and the expansion of its base in Larnaca, which contribute to our shared commitment to positioning Cyprus as a competitive, accessible, and year-round destination.”
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Tickets are already available on wizzair.com and via the Wizz Air mobile app. In addition to Wizz Air’s already ultra-low fares, passengers can also add WIZZ Flex to their bookings (during the booking flow) starting from €10 By adding WIZZ Flex to a booking, passengers can rest assured that if circumstances change, or they simply wish to travel on a different date, or to a different destination, they can rebook on any WIZZ flight of their choice. Purchasing WIZZ Flex gives passengers the option to cancel their flight up to three hours before departure without any fee and get 100% of the original fare immediately reimbursed in airline credit.
