Overview
Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier, has announced a major expansion in Montenegro. In October 2025, the company announced that it will open its 36th base in Podgorica and deploy two new Airbus A321neo aircraft in the capital. Modern airplanes enable longer flights with lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions. The new base will launch 14 new routes starting March 29, 2026, providing more than one million new seats per year. The investment will create 80 direct jobs and support 700 indirect ones. Since 2016, Wizz Air has transported almost two million passengers in Montenegro with 99.8% of flights realized in 2025.
In addition to the new base, Wizz Air is also introducing the Catania-Podgorica line from May 5, 2026, three times a week. Another connection, Podgorica-Bratislava, will start on May 21, 2026 and will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. These connections are part of the company's strategy to strengthen direct flights between Montenegro and important European cities.
New Wizz Air routes from Podgorica
Below is a summary of the 14 new routes that Wizz Air will operate from Podgorica. The start of traffic and weekly frequencies are indicated.
• Malmö: flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays starting from March 29, 2026.
• Paris (Beauvais): flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from March 30, 2026.
• Hamburg: flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from March 31, 2026.
• Maastricht/Aachen: flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from March 31, 2026.
• Barcelona: flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from June 1, 2026.
• Basel Mulhouse: flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from June 1, 2026.
• Rzeszow (Poland): flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from June 1, 2026.
• Rome (Fiumicino): Tuesday and Saturday flights starting June 2, 2026.
• Baden-Baden: flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from June 2, 2026.
• Cologne: flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 2, 2026.
• Ljubljana: flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting from June 2, 2026.
• Poznań: flights on Thursdays and Sundays from June 4, 2026.
• Gdansk: flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from June 7, 2026.
• Wroclaw: flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting from June 16, 2026.
In addition to these routes, Wizz Air will connect Catania and Podgorica on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from May 5, 2026 using modern A321neo aircraft. The Podgorica-Bratislava line will start on May 21, 2026 and will operate three times a week.
Wider impact on Montenegrin aviation
The expansion of Wizz Air is part of the wider growth of the aviation sector in Montenegro. According to industry reports, British Airways will launch a seasonal London-Tivat route on May 14, 2026, Iberia will fly the Tivat-Madrid route from July 18, 2026, while Air Montenegro will resume flights to Prague (from April 30, 2026) and Brno (from June 6, 2026). TUI Fly is introducing the Tivat-Amsterdam route from May 13, 2026, SunExpress is launching the Podgorica-Antalya route in the summer season of 2026, and SkyUp is adding Tivat-Chisinau from June 9, 2026. All these routes help make Montenegro a regional air hub and facilitate travel along the Adriatic coast and inland.
Tips for travelers
• Book tickets in time for flights in March. The first routes to Malmö, Paris, Hamburg and Maastricht start between March 29 and 31, 2026. Early spring flights allow you to visit Montenegro before the peak of the season and at cheaper prices.
• Explore the cultural mix in Podgorica. The city combines Ottoman architecture in the Old Town with modern landmarks such as the Millennium Bridge and offers easy access to Lake Skadar.
• Combine multiple destinations. With new routes to Bratislava and Catania, passengers can plan tours in Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Bratislava is ideal as a base for visiting Vienna and Budapest, while Catania opens the door to Sicilian beaches and historical sites.
