Romania was the most profitable market for the low-cost airline Wizz Air in the most recent financial year, generating a gross profit before interest (EBIT) of approximately EUR 123.6 million for Wizz Air in the financial year ending in March,
Romania was the most profitable country for the company, although, in terms of size (flight capacity), it is only the operator’s third-largest market, after Poland and the United Kingdom.
The top 10 most profitable airports from which the company operates globally brought Wizz Air a total gross profit before interest (EBIT) of EUR 321 million in the financial year ending in March.
The most profitable airport was Luton (UK), followed by Henri Coandă (Bucharest) – which brought the company a profit of over EUR 43 million – and Cluj International Airport – with a profit of EUR 30.76 million.
In total, Wizz Air transported 3.96 million passengers from Henri Coandă Airport and 1.96 million passengers from Cluj Airport between April 2019 and March 2020. During the analyzed period, Wizz Air operated 159 routes from Romania through a network of 10 local airports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is Wizz Air’s most profitable market?Romania is the most profitable market for Wizz Air, generating an EBIT of approximately EUR 123.6 million in the last financial year.
Which Romanian airports generate the most profit for Wizz Air?Henri Coandă Airport in Bucharest and Cluj International Airport are the most profitable, contributing over EUR 43 million and EUR 30.76 million respectively.
What is Wizz Air’s market position in Romania by capacity?Despite being the most profitable, Romania is Wizz Air’s third-largest market by flight capacity, following Poland and the United Kingdom.