Wizz Air Marks 10 Years of Continuous Operations in Kaunas

Wizz Air on Sunday, March 29th, celebrated 10 years of continuous operations at Kaunas Airport, marking a decade of steady presence and contribution to regional connectivity.

Over the past ten years, Wizz Air has carried more than 2.1 million passengers and offered over 2.4 million seats from Kaunas. Today, the airline is the second-largest carrier at Kaunas Airport, holding a 7% market share and playing a consistent role in the airport’s development.

In 2026, Wizz Air plans to offer more than 100,000 seats from Kaunas, further strengthening its commitment to the region and ensuring continued travel opportunities for passengers.

“At Wizz Air, we are proud to celebrate 10 years of continuous operations in Kaunas, reflecting our long-term commitment to Lithuania and the region,” says Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air. “Over the past decade, we have seen steady demand from travellers and a growing need for reliable and affordable connections. We value our partnership with Kaunas Airport and remain focused on maintaining a strong presence while continuing to offer accessible travel opportunities in the years ahead. Let’s WIZZ, Kaunas!”

Currently, Wizz Air operates flights from Kaunas to London Luton, providing a direct link between Lithuania and the United Kingdom and supporting both leisure and visiting friends and relatives travel.

Kaunas Airport has also seen significant growth during this period, with increasing passenger numbers and expanding connectivity.

“Kaunas Airport has grown and changed significantly over the past decade. We thank Wizz Air for being an important part of this story, contributing to better connectivity and more opportunities to travel,” says Gintarė Norvilaitė-Tautevičė, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Lithuanian Airports. “I am certain that as the airport continues to welcome record passenger numbers each year, our long-standing partnership with Wizz Air will not only continue, but also grow.”

The 10-year milestone highlights not only Wizz Air’s long-term presence in Kaunas, but also the strong partnership between the airline and Lithuanian Airports, supporting regional mobility and offering passengers convenient travel options.

Since launching its first Lithuanian route in 2005, Wizz Air has carried almost 13.5 million passengers to and from Lithuania. Today, the airline operates 24 routes from Lithuania across 18 countries, making business and leisure travel easy, efficient, and accessible for all.