Wizz Air announced on September 8, 2026, that it will launch a new direct flight route between Varna Airport in Bulgaria and Yerevan, Armenia, beginning June 6, 2027. The service will operate twice weekly, with flights scheduled on Thursdays and Sundays. One-way tickets start at €29.99, covering the administrative fee and allowance for a small cabin bag no larger than 40x30x20 cm.
Wizz Air’s Network Expansion at Varna Airport
Wizz Air currently dominates Varna Airport with a 51% market share. From Varna, the airline operates 25 routes connecting 15 countries. Its Bulgarian base includes 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft, with three stationed at Varna Airport to support operations
like the new Armenia route. In summer 2026, Wizz Air operates 46 weekly flights from Varna. The carrier also recently started direct flights from Varna to Basel in October 2026.
Yerevan and Armenia as a Destination
Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities worldwide. Positioned near Mount Ararat, Yerevan features historic sites such as Republic Square, the Cascade complex, and the ancient Erebuni archaeological site. Beyond the capital, Armenia offers mountainous landscapes, medieval monasteries like Geghard and Khor Virap, and distinct culinary and wine traditions that attract cultural and natural tourism.
Official Statements and Route Impact
Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale, Wizz Air’s Corporate Communications
Manager, said the new Varna-Yerevan route “provides an affordable and convenient way to explore Armenia’s history, culture and natural landscapes”. He highlighted that the link “underlines our long-term commitment to Varna and the development of the connectivity of the Black Sea region”. Imperiale expects the service to boost tourism and increase business ties between Bulgaria and Armenia, stating, “Let’s WIZZ, Varna!”
Benefits for Travelers
The twice-weekly flights will offer passengers convenient options to travel between Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast and the Caucasus region. Fares beginning at €29.99 include small cabin baggage, making travel more accessible and cost-effective. The new connection opens direct access
to Armenia from the Varna region, which previously lacked non-stop services to that destination.
Checked baggage and larger luggage are not included in the promotional fare and incur additional charges, while seats at the low fare are limited.
Wizz Air’s Broader Operations and Recognition
Wizz Air’s global fleet consists of 273 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. In 2025, the airline carried 68.6 million passengers. Its Bulgarian operations have transported over 6 million travelers to and from Varna since starting there. Wizz Air is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ.
Industry recognition includes being named among the world’s top ten safest airlines
by Airlineratings.com and receiving the Air Transport Awards’ Airline of the Year titles in 2019 and 2023. The company was awarded Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline by the World Finance Sustainability Awards consecutively from 2021 through 2025. In 2026, Wizz Air ranked second worldwide for reducing emissions intensity according to Cirium.
