Published: 2023-09-08
Exciting news for Hungarian travelers! Wizz Air will be expanding its holiday flights from Debrecen in 2022. This means more options for planning your next summer vacation.
New Holiday Flights from Debrecen
Wizz Air currently operates three seasonal summer flights from Debrecen: Antalya in Turkey, Corfu in Greece, and Burgas in Bulgaria. These flights will continue to be available in the next year's timetable. The Burgas service will run from May to October 5th, the Corfu service from mid-June to early October, and the Turkish service from early April to late October.
New Flight to Egypt
In October 2022, Wizz Air will launch a new flight from Debrecen to Hurghada in Egypt. The first flight is scheduled for October 29th and will continue until March 27th. Initially planned as a winter-spring seasonal flight, Wizz Air will consider operating a summer flight between Hurghada and Debrecen if there is high demand.
Other Flight Options from Debrecen
Besides holiday flights, Wizz Air also offers flights from Debrecen to Tel Aviv, Larnaca in Cyprus, London, and Eindhoven. Additionally, Lufthansa operates flights to Munich from Debrecen.
Growth of Debrecen Airport
Debrecen Airport had a successful summer season with passenger traffic increasing compared to the previous year. In the first month of the season, there was a nearly 12% increase, followed by a 6.7% increase in July and a 4.5% increase in August. In total, over 120,000 passengers traveled through the airport during the summer months. From January to the end of August, the airport saw a 13% increase with 200,000 passengers choosing to fly from Debrecen. This year, the airport expects to welcome and serve 300,000 passengers.
Questions & Answers
What flights are currently available from Debrecen Airport in Hungary? Wizz Air currently operates three seasonal summer flights from Debrecen: Antalya in Turkey, Corfu in Greece, and Burgas in Bulgaria.
Will these flights be available in the next year's timetable? Yes, all three flights will be available in next year's timetable.
When does the Burgas service from Debrecen operate? The Burgas service operates from May to 5 October.
When does the Corfu service from Debrecen operate? The Corfu service operates from mid-June to early October.
When does the Turkish service from Debrecen operate? The Turkish service operates from early April to late October.
When will Wizz Air launch a new flight to Egypt from Debrecen? Wizz Air will launch a new flight to Hurghada in Egypt from Debrecen on 29 October.
How long will the flights to Egypt operate? According to the current schedule, the flights will operate until 27 March.
Is the Egyptian flight planned to be a seasonal flight? Yes, the Egyptian flight is planned to be a winter-spring seasonal flight.
Could the Egyptian flight become a summer flight as well? If there is high demand, the Egyptian flight may change and even operate as a summer flight between Hurghada and Debrecen.
What other destinations can you fly to from Debrecen Airport with Wizz Air? You can fly with Wizz Air to Tel Aviv, Larnaca in Cyprus (this route operates all year round), London, and Eindhoven from Debrecen.
What other airline operates flights from Debrecen Airport? Lufthansa operates flights from Debrecen Airport to Munich.
How was the passenger traffic at Debrecen Airport this summer? Debrecen Airport experienced increases in passenger traffic compared to the same months last year. In the first month of the season, passenger traffic was almost 12% higher, in July 6.7% higher, and in August 4.5% higher.
How many passengers have chosen Debrecen Airport between January and the end of August this year? Between January and the end of August, 200,000 passengers have chosen Debrecen Airport.
How many passengers does the airport expect to serve this year? The airport expects to welcome and serve 300,000 passengers this year.