Wizz Air is making its biggest-ever move into Spain. From winter 2026/27, the pan-European low-cost carrier will open its first two Spanish bases – in Valencia and Madrid – and launch its first-ever domestic Spanish routes, alongside a wave of new international connections from the UK, Italy, Poland and Romania. In total, Wizz Air will offer 151 international routes across 16 Spanish airports, linking Spain to 15 European countries. Here is everything confirmed so far.

Quick facts: Wizz Air’s Spain expansion

• Valencia base opens 2 November 2026 with 2 Airbus A321neo aircraft – a 76% capacity increase to 3.6 million seats, covering 23 routes to 8 countries.
• Madrid base opens 3 November 2026 with 2 Airbus A321neo aircraft – a 48% capacity increase to 4.8 million seats, covering 27 routes to 12 countries.
• Around 150 direct aviation jobs created, plus thousands of indirect jobs.
• Wizz Air’s first-ever domestic Spanish flights, connecting Valencia and Madrid to other Spanish cities.

Wizz Air’s first domestic routes within Spain

For the first time, Wizz Air will fly passengers between Spanish cities. From Valencia, starting November 2026:

Madrid’s new base adds further domestic connectivity, including links to Asturias, Palma de Mallorca and Santiago de Compostela.

New international routes to Spain

Wrocław’s Málaga link is the airport’s first-ever direct route to the city, while its Wrocław-Málaga frequency separately rose from three to four times weekly earlier in 2026 as Wizz Air expanded its Polish base.

Wizz Air’s wider Italian growth also feeds into Spain

Wizz Air is also opening a new base at Turin, adding seven routes including Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Valencia and Málaga – while Venice Marco Polo continues serving Málaga, Bilbao, Alicante and Seville through the winter. Combined with the Turin base, Italy becomes one of the best-connected countries to Spain in Wizz Air’s whole network.

The 16 Spanish airports in Wizz Air’s network

Madrid-Barajas, Valencia, Barcelona, Alicante-Elche, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Seville, Bilbao, Santander, Asturias, Palma de Mallorca, Zaragoza, Tenerife South, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Ibiza and Menorca.

Why this matters for travellers

Two brand-new bases and Wizz Air’s first domestic Spanish routes mean far more competition on routes that were previously served only by Iberia, Vueling or Ryanair – which should push fares down, especially between regional Spanish cities like Bilbao, Santander and Santiago de Compostela that have had limited low-cost domestic options until now. For international travellers, it also means many more direct routes into Spain from the UK, Poland, Italy, Romania and Albania without connecting through a major hub.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Wizz Air opening new bases in Spain?

Valencia (opening 2 November 2026) and Madrid (opening 3 November 2026), each with two Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Does Wizz Air fly domestic routes within Spain?

Yes – for the first time. From Valencia: daily flights to Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao, plus Asturias (5x weekly), Santiago de Compostela (4x weekly) and Santander (2x weekly).

What new Wizz Air routes are there from the UK to Spain?

From London Luton: Málaga, Granada and Asturias, all launching 27 October 2026 as year-round routes.

How big is Wizz Air’s overall Spain network?

151 international routes across 16 Spanish airports, connecting Spain to 15 European countries.

Are there new routes from Poland, Italy or Romania to Spain?

Yes: Wrocław to Valencia and Málaga, Pisa to Madrid, Naples to Valencia, and Brașov and Bucharest Otopeni to Valencia and Almería respectively.

Sources: based on reporting from AeroTime, Euro Weekly News and Travel And Tour World, covering Wizz Air’s July 2026 announcement.