Wizz Air Abu Dhabi inaugurates first flight to Türkiye

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has commenced operations on a new route of Ankara, the second largest city in Türkiye, with tickets on sale on the airline’s website and mobile app with fares starting as low as Dhs 199.

The national airline now flies to more than 36 destinations in 25 different countries and is ready to accelerate and expand operations further in 2023.

The flight from Abu Dhabi to Ankara operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Michael Berlouis, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, said, “We welcome the new year by expanding our ever-growing network further into Europe, an important growth region for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, expanding our eclectic mix of marvellous destinations. Turkiye is unmissable and historic, and throughout this year we will continue to deliver adventurous travel options that are more convenient and affordable for everyone. We are excited for continued growth in 2023, connecting people to create great memories, and we look forward to seeing you onboard our young and sustainable aircraft soon.”

TAV Esenboğa General Manager Nuray Demirer, stated, “Ankara Esenboğa Airport is recovering well from the effects of the pandemic. In 2022, we handled more than 8.5 million passengers. We are working hard with our stakeholders to increase direct flights from our capital Ankara to the rest of the world. We have made a good start to 2023. We are delighted to welcome Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s first scheduled flight in Türkiye, Abu Dhabi-Ankara, and to offer our passengers the convenience of a direct flight to a new destination. We look forward to more new routes with Wizz Air.”