Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) - Wizz Air will open its 36th base in Podgorica, marking a significant further growth in the country and a transformative milestone for Montenegro’s aviation sector and economy.

 

Starting March 2026, Wizz Air will gradually station two modern Airbus A321neo aircraft in Podgorica and launch 14 new routes connecting the capital to key European cities including Basel Mulhouse, Paris, Baden Baden, Cologne, Hamburg, Rome, Maastricht, Barcelona, Ljubljana, Malmo, Gdansk, Poznan, Rzeszow, and Wroclaw.

 

“This expansion adds 1 million additional seats annually and positions Podgorica as a dynamic gateway to Europe. Tickets are already on sale at wizzair.com and via WIZZ” mobile app,” the Airports of Montenegro (ACG) stated in a press release. 

 

With this move, Wizz Air reinforces its role as the No.1 airline at Podgorica Airport and moves up to being the No.1 carrier in Montenegro overall. 

 

The base opening is anticipated to create 80 direct jobs and support 700 indirect positions, stimulating local employment and boosting tourism, trade, and connectivity.

 

Since launching its first flight from Podgorica to Bergamo in August 2016, Wizz Air has carried nearly 2 million passengers in Montenegro. 

 

In 2025 alone, the airline offers 402,000 seats and expects to welcome more than 360,000 passengers, with an impressive 99.8 percent flight completion rate and an 18.1 percent improvement in on-time performance.

 

Jozsef Varadi, Chief Executive Officer of Wizz Air said that the airline is deeply committed to Montenegro’s future by expanding affordable travel options for its citizens, supporting sustainable aviation through modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, driving growth in tourism and related industries, and enhancing Podgorica’s role as a regional transport hub. 

 

“We are proud to deepen our roots in Podgorica and bring more opportunities to the people of Montenegro. This base is more than an operational expansion – it’s a long-term investment in the future of Montenegrin mobility, economy, and global reach,” said Varadi.

  

Executive Director of Airports of Montenegro Roko Tolic said that the announcement of Wizz Air’s base is a great day for Montenegrin aviation.

 

“I am especially pleased because this is good news for all citizens of Montenegro, as well as the entire economy,” said Tolic.

 

With today's announcement, Wizz Air will now offer flights on a total of 23 routes across 12 countries from Podgorica.