Wizz Air today announces a brand new route from Birmingham to Timișoara, Romania.
The service will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays. The new route strengthens Wizz Air’s presence at Birmingham, where the airline now serves 7 destinations, including new routes to Sibiu and Rome, announced last year.
The new route will launch on May 21st 2026, with fares starting from £22.99. Tickets are now available for sale on wizair.com and via Wizz Air’s official mobile app.
Timișoara is a vibrant and historic city located in the Banat region of western Romania. Known for its elegant squares, colourful baroque buildings and leafy boulevards, the city’s character reflects a long-standing multicultural heritage.
Often referred to as “Little Vienna,” Timișoara has played a pivotal role in Romania’s history and was named European Capital of Culture in 2023.
With the launch of the new route, Wizz Air is making it easier for travellers to discover this dynamic destination, known for it’s striking architecture, lively atmosphere and vibrant arts scene.
A Wizz Air spokesperson said: “We’re excited to add this new route to our operations from Birmingham, marking our seventh route from the airport. Timișoara is one of Europe’s hidden gems, offering a mixture of history and culture, and we’re delighted to make it more accessible for our UK customers .”
Nick Barton, CEO of Birmingham Airport, said: “We’re delighted that Wizz Air has further increased its presence at Birmingham Airport with the launch of a new route to Timișoara.
“This is a brand new addition to our departures board and accompanies Wizz Air’s current direct routes from Birmingham to Rome, Bucharest, Craiova, Budapest, Sibiu and Suceava.
“Regarded as Romania’s ‘Little Vienna’, Timișoara is a renowned cultural hub, home to acclaimed museums, vibrant art galleries and unmissable historical sights, so we’re confident that this new service will prove popular with our customers.”
