Starting in March 2026, Wizz Air will gradually station two modern Airbus A321neo aircraft in Podgorica and launch 14 new routes connecting the capital of Montenegro with key European cities, including Basel, Paris, Baden Baden, Cologne, Hamburg, Rome, Maastricht, Barcelona, Ljubljana, Malmö, Gdansk, Poznan, Rzeszow and Wroclaw, the Airport of Montenegro announced.
"Wizz Air" will open its 36th base in Podgorica, which, according to the Airport's statement, represents a significant step in further growth in the country and a turning point in the transformation of the air transport sector and the economy of Montenegro.
"With this move, 'Wizz Air' consolidates its role as the number 1 airline at Podgorica Airport and is moving closer to becoming the number 1 airline in Montenegro. The opening of the base is expected to create 80 direct and 700 indirect jobs, stimulating local employment and strengthening tourism, trade and connectivity."
Since the launch of the first flight from Podgorica to Bergamo in August 2016, Wizz Air has carried almost 2 million passengers in Montenegro. In 2025 alone, the airline offers 402.000 seats (+12,6% compared to last year) and expects to carry 309.000 passengers (+14,6% compared to last year), with an impressive flight availability rate of 99,8% and an improvement in flight punctuality of 18,1%," the statement said.
Wizz Air CEO Jozef Varadi emphasized that the airline is deeply committed to the future of Montenegro by expanding affordable travel options for its citizens, supporting sustainable aviation with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, encouraging the growth of tourism and related industries, and strengthening Podgorica's role as a regional transport hub.
"We are proud to deepen our roots in Podgorica and bring new opportunities to the people of Montenegro. This base represents much more than just an operational expansion – it is a long-term investment in the future of Montenegro's mobility, economy and global connectivity," he said.
Roko Tolić, Executive Director of the Airports of Montenegro, said that the announcement of the opening of the Wizz Air base is a big day for Montenegrin aviation.
"I am particularly happy because this is one of the pieces of news that will make all citizens of Montenegro happy, but also the entire economy. However, we have this one day to celebrate because starting tomorrow - the continuation of important activities is ahead of the Airports of Montenegro. In the short term, that is - before next spring, we urgently need to improve our infrastructure and operational capacities, to successfully organize the extension of working hours and to train new staff. We are ready for the third shift in Podgorica, and we are determined to develop the Airports of Montenegro to a level that matches the potential of this unique country," he emphasized.
With today's announcement, "Wizz Air" is expanding its offer, and from Podgorica, starting next season, it will offer a total of 23 airline routes connecting Montenegro with 12 countries, the statement concludes.
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