Wizz Air boosts Malpensa with its 10th aircraft
Wizz Air strengthens its presence at Milan Malpensa Airport, in collaboration with SEA Milan Airports, announcing a new phase of development of the Lombardy base. The company has confirmed the assignment of the 10th aircraft based at Milan Malpensa as of October 25, 2026, a strategic investment that consolidates the airport's role in the carrier's European network.
Milan Malpensa is confirmed as Wizz Air's second largest base in Italy
The introduction of the new aircraft will lead to an increase of 500,000 additional jobs per year, contributing to the economic development of the territory with the creation of 40 new direct jobs and the support of over 350 indirect jobs along the local supply chain.
With this expansion, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) remains Wizz Air's second largest base in Italy, with 10 aircraft based and a network of 47 routes to 21 countries.
The new Wizz Air routes from Milan Malpensa
This development will allow Wizz Air to further strengthen connectivity from Milan Malpensa with the launch of five new international routes, expanding travel opportunities for passengers departing from Lombardy to Europe.
In parallel with the new European routes, Wizz Air is strengthening its domestic network from Northern Italy. Two new connections are introduced.
- Milan Malpensa – Naples: increase from daily to bi-daily from 1 September, rates from €14.99 (operational from 1 August 2026)
- Milan Malpensa – Palermo: two flights a day from 1 August 2026
From the next summer season, flights from Milan Malpensa will also operate up to 22 weekly frequencies to Catania and up to 7 weekly frequencies to Lampedusa, consolidating Milan's role as a strategic hub for connections between Northern and Southern Italy.
The airline is also increasing capacity on some of the most popular international destinations:
- Corfu: 2 to 3 weekly frequencies
- Heraklion: extended operations from mid-May to October
- Tirana: 18 to 24 weekly frequencies
- Valencia: 5 to 9 weekly flights
- Warsaw: 7 to 10 weekly flights
In 2026, even before the arrival of the tenth aircraft, Wizz Air plans to offer almost 5.5 million seats from Milan, representing an increase of 19.5% compared to 2025. Since the start of operations at Malpensa, the company has carried over 18.2 million passengers to and from the airport.
Ian Malin, Chief Commercial Officer of Wizz Air, highlighted how Milan represents a strategic pillar in the company's growth in Italy and Europe, highlighting the commitment to making travel more accessible in Northern Italy through new destinations, increased capacity and competitive fares.
Aldo Schmid, Head of Aviation Business Development at SEA Milan Airports, also highlighted how the investment confirms the centrality of Malpensa as an international gateway to Northern Italy, contributing to the development of traffic, tourism and the local economy.
Italy, a strategic market for Wizz Air's network
The Milan expansion is part of the carrier's broader growth strategy in Italy, which confirms itself as a strategic market for Wizz Air, representing the first country in the company's network in terms of number of passengers carried. In 2025, Wizz Air operated 284 routes to 33 countries, carrying 21 million passengers, an 8.9% growth compared to 2024. The company's presence on the national territory is divided into six operational bases - Catania, Milan Malpensa, Naples, Palermo, Rome Fiumicino and Venice - and can count on a staff of 1,240 people in Italy. Further confirming the centrality of the country in the carrier's strategy is also the Rome Training Centre, the Group's second training centre, built with an investment of 40 million euros and equipped with three flight simulators operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In 2026, Wizz Air plans to offer 27 million seats in the country, operating a fleet of 36 aircraft at Italian airports, The Italian network includes 290 routes with destinations to 33 countries, confirming the company's role as a major player in international connectivity for Italy.
