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Quick facts about Wizz Air

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Wizz Air (IATA: W6, ICAO: WZZ) is a HU airline.

Wizz Air is the largest ultra-low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, headquartered in Budapest. Founded in 2003, the airline has grown rapidly by serving underserved routes across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Wizz Air's fuel-efficient Airbus A320 and A321 fleet gives it some of the lowest carbon emissions per passenger in the industry.

Did you know? Wizz Air is the largest airline in Central and Eastern Europe and one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, having expanded from zero to 155+ aircraft and 150+ destinations in just two decades.

Wizz Air — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Wizz Air passengers

Main Hubs
Budapest (BUD), Warsaw (WAW), Kyiv Boryspil (KBP), Bucharest (OTP)
Founded
2003 — 23 years of service
Fleet Size
~155 aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A321
Destinations
150+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Basic fare: no checked bag, small personal item only. PLUS/WIZZ GO fare includes 10kg cabin bag. Checked bag from €10. 20kg or 32kg hold options available. WIZZ Priority adds large cabin bag.
Check-in Tips
Wizz Air app check-in is free and opens 30 days before departure. Airport check-in fee of £55/€55 applies. WIZZ Priority passengers board first from dedicated lane.

How to Track Wizz Air Flights

Tracking a Wizz Air flight on Departra is simple. Enter your W6 flight number in the search box above — for example, W6100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.