Wizz Air is launching budget flight from UK to this country for first time

Posted by Admin October 5, 2024 Travel

Wizz Air is set to launch the UK’s first budget airline flights to Saudi Arabia, offering what it promises to be “unbeatable fares”.

Starting on March 31, 2025, the airline will begin operating flights between London Gatwick and Jeddah using its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

The low-cost carrier has placed an order for 47 of these advanced planes, with the first set to be based at Gatwick Airport in West Sussex.

The increased fuel capacity of the Airbus A321XLR means these jets can fly for up to 11 hours and are designed to burn up to 30 percent less fuel per seat compared to older aircraft models, according to Airbus.

Wizz Air chief executive Jozsef Varadi said: “The Airbus A321XLR is the most cost-efficient aircraft in its class.

“Its enhanced range capability allows Wizz Air to connect the farthest destinations in its network, while also providing opportunities for further expansion, connecting more cultures, economies, and continents.

“We are excited to offer unbeatable fares to our customers on the new route from London Gatwick to Jeddah.

“Since establishing our base at London Gatwick in 2020, we have demonstrated ambitious growth, making it a natural, strategic decision to operate our first Airbus A321XLR from this airport.”

Wizz Air’s new route from Gatwick to Jeddah will be the airline’s longest service from the UK.

Fares for the route are set to start at £134.99 for a one-way ticket, according to the carrier.

Meanwhile, British Airways is preparing to launch its own flights between Heathrow and Jeddah, with services commencing on November 4.

The flight is expected to last be around seven hours.

Flights will operate overnight and the seats on the aircraft are not expected to recline.