Wizz Air has increased capacity from major European bases to support passengers affected by Middle East airspace restrictions as conflict continues in the region.
The company is adding “substantial” extra capacity to Sharm El Sheikh from several of its largest European bases starting from March 6.
From Budapest, the airline will operate three to 10 weekly flights; 11 to 18 weekly flights from Rome Fiumicino; four to eight weekly flights from London Luton; six to 11 weekly flights from Milan Malpensa; and up to three weekly flights from Sofia.
The airline said this will support passengers who need to travel to or from Israel.
The airline has suspended flights to and from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amman and Saudi Arabia through March 7.
“While these restrictions limit immediate operations, Wizz Air is taking steps to support customers whose travel plans have been disrupted,” said the airline. “The airline is preparing recovery options to help passengers reach their original destinations as soon as conditions allow, working closely with aviation authorities and airport partners to secure safe operating windows and routes."
Additionally, the has reported a 6.7% increase in passenger numbers for February 2026, reaching 4.9 million.
This was supported by an 8.3% increase in capacity for the month, compared to February last year. Load factor was down 1.3 percentage points to 90.5%.
The European low-cost carrier opened a new base in Palermo, Italy, with two A321neo aircraft based there, at the start of February. Wizz Air now accounts for over 10% of the Italian market, making it the second largest airline in the country by market share.
The company also reported that its CO2 emissions were up 3.8% during the month, while CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre were down 1.2%.