Quick Answer
Wizz Air (W6) is Hungary’s largest airline + Europe’s leading low-cost in Eastern Europe. 200+ Airbus A320/A321s, 180+ destinations. Founded 2003 in Budapest. Baggage allowance: 1. Free: 1 small bag 40x30x20cm (under seat). 2. WIZZ Priority + 1 bag (€10-30): small bag + cabin bag 55x40x23cm 10kg + Priority Boarding. 3. Cabin bag 10kg (€15-45): just 10kg bag without priority. 4. Checked 20kg: €25-65. 5. Checked 10kg: €19-49. 6. Checked 32kg: €40-100. Check-in: Online check-in 30 days to 3 hours before departure (FREE). Airport check-in: €40 fee. Boarding: Priority first, then Standard. Boarding closes 30 min before departure. Common fees: name change €115, flight change €100+, late online check-in €40, missed flight = no refund. Hubs: Budapest, Vienna, London Luton, Bucharest, Warsaw, Sofia, Tel Aviv. Tip: Wizz Discount Club €30/year saves 10-30% on every flight + bags.
Wizz Air baggage rules
- Free small bag (every fare): 40x30x20cm. Must fit under seat in front.
- WIZZ Priority + 1 bag (€10-30): small bag + cabin bag 55x40x23cm 10kg. Priority Boarding included.
- Cabin bag 10kg without priority (€15-45): 55x40x23cm in overhead. Last to board.
- Checked 20kg (€25-65): standard checked allowance.
- Checked 10kg (€19-49): smaller checked option.
- Checked 32kg (€40-100): for golf clubs, oversized.
- Sports equipment: ski €40-50, bike €40-60, golf €40-50.
- Liquid limit (carry-on): 100ml each + 1L resealable bag.
- Gate sizer enforcement: Wizz strict. €70 oversized fee at gate.
- Wizz Discount Club: -10% on bag fees + flights.
Wizz Air check-in
- Online check-in: 30 days to 3 hours before departure. FREE if random seat.
- Choose seat: €5-25 (extra legroom row 1 + emergency rows €15-25).
- Airport check-in fee: €40.
- Mobile boarding pass: Wizz app — printable PDF backup recommended.
- Document check: required for non-Schengen flights.
- Boarding closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Late = miss flight: no refund.
- Cabin bag tag: get free bag tag online to expedite gate.
Wizz Discount Club
- Annual fee: €30 single member, €40 group of 6.
- Benefits: -€10 per flight (single way) + -10% on add-ons (bags, seats, priority).
- Worth it: if you fly Wizz 3+ times/year.
- Renewal: annual auto-renewal unless canceled 30 days before.
- Apply: at booking or wizzair.com after.
- Group accounts: share with 6 people. €40 for 6 = €6.67/person/year.
- Returns club fee in 3 flights: for couples/families flying often.
Wizz Air routes + hubs
- 180+ destinations: across 50 countries Europe + Middle East + North Africa.
- Top hubs: Budapest (BUD), Vienna VIE, London Luton LTN, Bucharest OTP, Warsaw WAW, Sofia SOF, Tel Aviv TLV, Krakow KRK.
- Eastern Europe specialist: dominant in Romania, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria.
- Secondary airports: Wizz often uses Charleroi (Brussels), Luton (London — primary hub), Schwechat (Vienna primary), Bergamo (Milan).
- Cheap routes: €20-60 typical short-haul. €60-150 long-haul (Tel Aviv, Dubai).
- Airbus A320/A321 fleet: all narrow-body. A321XLR for longer routes (Cape Verde, Maldives).
- UAE expansion: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi joint venture serves Middle East/Asia routes.
Common Wizz Air fees
- Airport check-in: €40. Always do online.
- Boarding pass at counter: €40.
- Late online check-in: €40 (after 3h before departure).
- Name change: €115. Don’t book without exact name.
- Flight change: €100+ fare difference. Or €130+ within 14 days.
- Cancellation: Government taxes refunded only.
- Oversized bag at gate: €70.
- Extra checked bag at airport: +€50 vs online.
- Pet (small dog/cat): €60-80 cabin.
- Special assistance: FREE — book 48h ahead.
Wizz Air tips for cheap flights
- Book 6-8 weeks ahead: cheapest typically.
- Tuesday + Wednesday cheapest: avoid Friday-Sunday.
- Wizz Sale: 20-30% off promotions weekly.
- Newsletter: sign up for promo emails.
- Wizz app exclusive deals: some only in-app.
- Wizz Discount Club: €30/year if 3+ flights.
- Wizz Multipass: bundle of flights at discount. Specific routes only.
- Don’t book hotel/car/insurance through Wizz: always more expensive than direct.
- Pre-book bags online: 30-50% cheaper than airport.
- Skip seat selection: random often fine for short flights.
Wizz Air customer service + reviews
- Customer service: chat + email + phone limited. Wizz Air Customer Service Centre.
- EU 261 compensation: €250-600 for delays 3h+. File via complaints form.
- Refunds: by Wizz — full refund or rebooking. By you — taxes only.
- Lost luggage: file at airport. Liability up to ~€1,000 typically.
- Reputation: below average customer service. Improving in recent years.
- Skytrax: 3-star low-cost rating.
- Reviews: 3/5 stars typical TrustPilot.
- Common complaints: baggage strict + hidden fees + slow customer service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wizz Air free baggage?
1 small bag 40x30x20cm under seat — FREE every fare. To bring 10kg cabin bag, pay WIZZ Priority + 1 bag €10-30 OR cabin bag 10kg €15-45 (no priority).
Wizz Air check-in online?
30 days to 3 hours before departure. FREE if random seat. €5-25 to choose seat. AVOID airport check-in €40 fee.
Wizz Discount Club worth it?
Yes if you fly Wizz 3+ times/year. €30/year (€40 group of 6) saves €10/flight + 10% on add-ons. Pays back in 3 flights.
Wizz Air vs Ryanair?
Wizz cheaper Eastern Europe + better A321 modern fleet. Ryanair more routes (230+ vs 180) + larger network. Both strict on baggage. Choose by route.
Wizz fees to avoid?
Airport check-in €40, late online check-in €40, oversized bag at gate €70, name change €115, missed flight no refund. Pre-book bags + use Discount Club to save.
Wizz Air safe?
Yes — A320/A321 fleet excellent safety. Skytrax 3-star low-cost rating. Hungarian airline, EU regulated. No major incidents in 20+ years operation.
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- Cabin-size carry-on suitcase — fits 55x40x20cm.
- Underseat backpack 40x20x25 — Ryanair/Wizz personal item.
- Travel insurance Europe — flight delay coverage.