Abu Dhabi, UAE: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has commenced operations on the exciting new route of Ankara, the second largest city in Turkiye and a modern European metropolis with a rich historical heritage. The new route provides hassle-free, point-to-point travel for tourists and residents in both the UAE and Turkiye. Tickets are on sale on wizzair.com and the airline’s mobile app with fares starting as low as AED 199 *.

Ankara, the heart of Turkiye and Central Anatolia, boasts plenty of shopping malls, state houses and a bustling nightlife, with unique opportunities to experience its well-preserved architecture. Exciting attractions include old castles and ruins to two extraordinary monuments central to the Turkish story – the Anıtkabir, a tribute to modern Turkiye founder, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations – in addition to a vibrant arts and cultural scene.

The national airline now flies to more than 36 destinations in 25 different countries and is ready to accelerate and expand operations further in 2023. The flight from Abu Dhabi to Ankara operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with ultra-low-fares available from AED 199*.

Michael Berlouis, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi said: “We welcome the new year by expanding our ever-growing network further into Europe, an important growth region for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, expanding our eclectic mix of marvellous destinations. Turkiye is unmissable and historic, and throughout this year we will continue to deliver adventurous travel options that are more convenient and affordable for everyone. We are excited for continued growth in 2023, connecting people to create great memories, and we look forward to seeing you onboard our young and sustainable aircraft soon.”

TAV Esenboğa General Manager Nuray Demirer said: "Ankara Esenboğa Airport is recovering well from the effects of the pandemic. In 2022, we handled more than 8.5 million passengers. We are working hard with our stakeholders to increase direct flights from our capital Ankara to the rest of the world. We have made a good start to 2023. We are delighted to welcome Wizz Air Abu Dhabi's first scheduled flight in Türkiye, Abu Dhabi-Ankara, and to offer our passengers the convenience of a direct flight to a new destination. We look forward to more new routes with Wizz Air."

Strategically located in the UAE, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi provides ultra-low fare, hassle-free and efficient travel options to Alexandria (Egypt), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Amman (Jordan), Ankara (Turkiye),  Aqaba (Jordan), Athens (Greece), Baku (Azerbaijan), Belgrade (Serbia), Dammam (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait City (Kuwait), Kutaisi (Georgia), Manama (Bahrain), Male (Maldives), Medina (Saudi Arabia), Muscat (Oman), Nur Sultan (Kazakhstan), Salalah (Oman), Santorini (Greece), Samarkand (Uzbekistan), Sarajevo (Bosnia), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Tel-Aviv (Israel), Tirana (Albania) and Yerevan (Armenia) among others.

Passengers can book tickets with confidence, thanks to WIZZ Flex. With WIZZ Flex, passengers can cancel their flight up to three hours before departure without any fee and receive 100% of the fare immediately reimbursed in airline credit.

 

Route

Operating Days

Fares from*

Abu Dhabi – Ankara

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

AED 199*

*One-way price, including administration fee. One carry-on bag (max: 40x30x20cm) is included. Trolley bag and each piece of checked-in baggage is subject to additional fees. The price applies only to bookings made on wizzair.com and the WIZZ mobile app. Number of seats at indicated prices are limited.

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About Wizz Air Abu Dhabi:

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is a joint venture by ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy, and Wizz Air Holdings Plc, the fastest growing European airline which operates a fleet of 177 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 40 million passengers in the financial year F20 ending 31 March 2020. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world’s top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency, and 2020 Airline of the Year by ATW, the most coveted honour an airline or individual can receive, recognizing individuals and organizations that have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance, innovation, and superior service. 

For more information:

Micheal Nashed; Wizz Air Group; micheal.nashed@wizzair.com

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