Wizz Air Abu Dhabi announced annual growth of more than 20% in seat capacity and passenger numbers in 2024, offering over 4.4 million low-cost seats and carrying more than 3.5 million passengers on direct services.
According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, the airline operated over 19,000 flights with a completion rate of 99.8%, contributing 25% of Zayed International Airport’s point-to-point traffic.
Bringing 1.2 million visitors to Abu Dhabi
The airline brought over 1.2 million visitors to Abu Dhabi in 2024, strengthening the emirate’s global appeal and supporting sustainable culture and tourism growth through affordable travel.
It supports Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030, which targets 39.3 million visitors and AED90 billion in tourism GDP contribution by 2030.
Its activity also supports the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031. Abu Dhabi hotels welcomed over 2.87 million guests in the first half of 2024, generating AED3.6 billion in revenue, up 19.5% annually.
In 2024, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi introduced the region’s first flight subscription models, Wizz MultiPass and All You Can Fly. Memberships sold out twice within 48 hours, reflecting demand for affordable travel.
It increased seat capacity by 40% on major destinations to offer flexible, reliable and affordable journeys.
Managing Director Johan Eidhagen said record growth exceeded expectations and reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to convenient, accessible travel. He said distinctive visitor experiences helped accelerate Abu Dhabi’s development as a leading global destination.
Apple Pay and Google Pay
The airline introduced Apple Pay and Google Pay mobile payments and expanded Wizz MultiPass, enabling frequent travelers to make multiple monthly trips from the UAE while saving money.
MultiPass provides fixed ticket and baggage prices throughout the year, with savings of up to 40% on major destinations.
Wizz Flex allows changes up to three hours before departure without additional fees and refunds the original fare as airline credit.
More than 30 destinations
The airline currently serves over 30 destinations from Abu Dhabi across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. Its winter schedule offers 40% more seat capacity for exploring cultural destinations.
Its network includes Alexandria, Cairo and Sohag in Egypt; Almaty, Astana and Turkistan in Kazakhstan; Amman; Baku; Belgrade; Bishkek; Cluj; Dammam and Madinah; Kutaisi; Larnaca; Malé; Samarkand and Tashkent; Sarajevo; Tirana; Varna; Yerevan; and other destinations.
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office.
