Wizz Air flies to Arabia and Armenia: two new routes opened from Rome and Venice

After closing Bari base and launching new summer routes., Wizz Air recently inaugurated two new flights. One is the flight from Rome to Jeddah. The route will be served with twice-weekly flights in January-March 2023 and three times a week from April 2023. The other is the first Flight from Marco Polo airport in Venice to Zvartnots airport in Yerevan, Armenia. In this case the route will be served by biweekly flights.

ROME FIUMICINO - JEDDAH

The rapid expansion of the network to Saudi Arabia and other countries makes Wizz Air the leading airline by number of routes operated to and from Rome Fiumicino.

Also known as "the gateway to Saudi Arabia", Jeddah has for centuries been the destination of many pilgrims heading to the holy cities of Medina and Mecca. Today it is a metropolis with three million inhabitants, capable of surprising even the most experienced traveler thanks to the presence of natural wonders and an incredible historical and cultural heritage that make it a perfect mix of tradition and modernity.

As of January 11, 2023, therefore,Wizz Air passengers will be able to reach Saudi Arabia's second-largest city from Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport from which The airline has launched two more routes to Dammam and Riyadh, opened in September and December 2022, respectively. 

The route between Rome Fiumicino and Jeddah is part of a series of 23 new routes to Saudi Arabia announced in recent months by Wizz Air.

Tamara Nikiforova, Corporate Communications Manager, Wizz Air, stated, "We are proud to kick off 2023 with the inauguration of this new route between Rome and Jeddah. The new low-cost connection will enable tourists and residents in Italy and Saudi Arabia to travel directly from one point to another at affordable prices, further strengthening global connectivity and benefiting from the immense historical, artistic and cultural heritage that both Rome and the city of Jeddah have to offer. This is also thanks to the cooperation and support of our Air Connectivity Program partners, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Saudi Arabian Tourism Board, Jeddah International Airport, and the Government of Saudi Arabia. The WIZZ team is looking forward to welcoming the passengers aboard our modern, young and sustainable aircraft".

VENICE - YEREVAN

With the new flight between Venice and Yerevan, Wizz Air strengthens its presence at its Venetian base.

Travelers departing from Venice can fly to the elegant capital of Armenia and experience the beauty and history of the "Pink City". For passengers coming from Armenia, Wizz Air offers the opportunity to Explore the unique "City of Canals" Italy, known for its many bridges,  gondola rides, authentic streets and carnivals. 

Tamara Nikiforova, Corporate Communications Manager, Wizz Air, said, "Wizz Air continues to strive to offer its passengers exciting new routes and low-cost travel opportunities to explore Europe and beyond. We are thrilled that our successful partnership with Venice Marco Polo International Airport, SAVE Group and Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport has resulted in the new connection between Italy and Armenia. We are excited about this new addition to our route network from Venice and look forward to welcoming Italian and Armenian passengers aboard our young and efficient fleet, flying between these two cities with incredible attractions to visit."

Camillo Bozzolo, Aviation Development Director SAVE Group: "Wizz Air is strengthening its presence at its Venice base in 2023, further expanding its portfolio of offerings. Yerevan is the first of a shortlist of medium- to long-haul destinations that the airline will inaugurate in 2023. This direct connection is an important opportunity not only for the Armenian community, a strong presence in our territory that is enthusiastically welcoming the news of the flight, but also for connections related to the business segment and leisure development."

Elisa De Berti, Vice President, Veneto Region: "The new connection to Yerevan by Wizz Air further consolidates the strategic role of Venice Airport and the economic and cultural relations between Veneto and Armenia, confirming how the infrastructural network of our Region constitutes an important hub connecting the Northeast to the rest of Europe. We enthusiastically welcome this new flight that will enrich the historic relationship of friendship and cooperation between the lagoon city and Armenia"

Sergey Avetisyan, general manager of Zvartnots International Airport, he continued: "The opening of the new Venice-Yerevan route is good news for travelers, as both destinations have something for everyone. We believe these new flights will strengthen cultural and economic connections between the two cities. We hope to see more diversity in terms of destinations. We congratulate our colleagues and wish them a safe flight." 

Sisian Boghossian, Head of the Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, he added: "We are excited to have a new route connecting Yerevan, Armenia, to Venice, Italy, with Wizz Air. This new direct flight will allow visitors to reach their desired destination quickly, comfortably and conveniently. Armenia is ready to welcome more guests from Italy, especially from Venice, to discover all the hidden gems we have to offer. We are confident that this new flight will entice visitors to explore and discover Armenia, the Hidden Path."

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