Cardiff Airport is pleased to confirm direct flights to Italy again and the first ever regular connection to Romania from Wales, when Wizz Air launches services to Milan and Bucharest this winter.
The ultra-low-cost airline will offer two weekly flights to both European cities from 30 October. Flights are now on sale and available to book at wizzair.com, with one-way fares starting from £20.99.
Scheduled services were last operated to Italy in 2019, whereas the airport has never had regular flights to Romania. The new links will make it easier for travellers wanting to reunite with friends and loved ones, fly for business and sports travel or explore either destination on a city break. In addition, the start of the services in the winter season is great news for passengers looking to hit the ski slopes around Milan or Bucharest.
“It’s very exciting to add a new country to our network map that has never been flown from Cardiff before, following Wizz Air’s decision to launch flights to Romania,” said Marc Watkins, Aviation Development Manager at Cardiff Airport. “Undoubtedly there will be plenty of people using the route to visit family and friends, but Romania is also an undiscovered ski gem. The resort of Poiana Braşov, the most popular ski resort in the country, is just a two-hour drive from Bucharest. And with flights to Milan also, skiers can also sample the slopes of northern Italy from Cardiff too. The new route to Milan will make travel to Wales easier for the 30,000 Italians that visit us every year.”
Milan has always been a draw for those travellers seeking high fashion and design, breathtaking culture, top-notch restaurants and world-class sport. Highlights for any Milan city break must include the Duomo di Milan cathedral, the Santa Maria Delle Grazie convent, housing Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” mural, an evening at La Scala Theatre or the San Siro Stadium, home to A.C. Milan. For those with more time on their hands, the Italian lakes – Garda, Iseo, Como and Maggiore – are just a short drive away.
Romania’s capital city of Bucharest offers travellers the chance to discover unique buildings, vibrant culture and interesting history. Visitors to the city can take tours around the Palace of the Parliament, and soak up the atmosphere of the Romanian Athenaeum before strolling through Herastrau Park. Further afield, Romania is packed full of castles and palaces, including the infamous Dracula Castle and the medieval town of Brasov.
“What fantastic and exciting news for the Welsh Italian community,” said Marco Zeraschi, owner of Barry Island’s famous Marco’s Café from Gavin & Stacey, and prominent member of the Welsh Italian community. “Flights to Italy from your doorstep. Many of my family and friends have missed this destination from Wales and flying from Cardiff Airport is a dream.”
Commenting on the announcement, Madalina Ciinaru, Head of Bucharest Office, British- Romanian Chamber of Commerce said: “Here at BRCC we are delighted to welcome the addition of a new route from Bucharest to Cardiff on Tuesdays and Sundays, starting October 30th. I’m glad Wizz Air continues to remain loyal to its promise to offer low fares and diverse travel options in Europe, especially adding Cardiff to its offerings, thus providing an alternative route and encouraging trade between the two countries. We strongly encourage our members to travel to their home country or to visit friends or families in Cardiff and utilise the Wizz new air service.”
Schedule to Bucharest and Milan*
| From | To | Days of the week | Dep. Time | Days of the week | Dep. Time |
| Cardiff | Bucharest | Tue | 17:00 | Sat | 17:50 |
| Bucharest | Cardiff | Tue | 14:40 | Sat | 15:30 |
| Cardiff | Milan | Wed, Sun | 19:00 | ||
| Milan | Cardiff | Wed, Sun | 17:15 |
*Schedule subject to change
About Cardiff Airport
Cardiff Airport is the national airport for Wales and an important part of the national transport infrastructure. The airport is a major contributor to the Welsh economy, supporting 2,400 aviation-related jobs and typically driving over £246m of direct economic benefit to Wales annually.
There are 10 airlines currently making regular use of the airport’s facilities.
The airport is expected to offer over 25 direct routes in 2022, as well as easy, one-stop global connections to over 160 cities available with KLM via its hub in Amsterdam.
About Wizz Air
Wizz Air, the fastest growing and most sustainable European ultra-low-cost airline, operates a fleet of 165 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 27.1 million passengers in the Financial Year F22 ending 31 March 2022. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world’s top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency, and 2020 Airline of the Year by ATW, the most coveted honour an airline or individual can receive, recognising individuals and organisations that have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance, innovation, and superior service.