Wizz Air Expands Its Network to Egyptian Resorts
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced a significant expansion of its flight schedule to Egyptian holiday destinations, including Marsa Alam, Hurghada, and Sharm El-Sheikh, departing from multiple airports across Poland. This move caters to growing demand for affordable travel to sun-drenched Red Sea locations among Polish travelers. The new routes will operate from Warsaw-Modlin, Gdańsk, Krakow, Katowice, and Wrocław, with launch dates set for July and October 2026. As of now, tickets for these services are not yet available in the airline’s booking system.
Flight Details for Marsa Alam, Hurghada, and Sharm El-Sheikh
According to the announced schedule, flights to Marsa Alam will be offered from several cities:
- From Warsaw-Modlin, services commence on October 26, 2026, with a frequency of three times per week.
- Gdańsk gains a new route to Marsa Alam starting July 2, 2026, operating once weekly, increasing to three times per week from October 26.
- Krakow launches flights to Marsa Alam on July 2, 2026, with two weekly departures, rising to five times per week from October 26.
- Katowice adds Marsa Alam flights from July 2, 2026, at a rate of once per week, later expanding to three weekly services from October 26.
For Hurghada, flights from Warsaw-Modlin begin on October 27, 2026, operating three times per week. Similar frequency applies to services from Wrocław and Katowice, which also start on October 27, 2026. Regarding Sharm El-Sheikh, Warsaw-Modlin will see flights from October 27, 2026, twice weekly, with an increase to three times per week from December 8. Gdańsk and Katowice will also introduce new routes to Sharm El-Sheikh, launching on October 27, 2026, with a frequency of two flights per week.
Tickets and pricing for these new routes are currently not listed in Wizz Air’s reservation system. Separately, from October 26, Wizz Air will launch new flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Lyon (France) four times per week. Additional routes are planned to Turin (Italy) from Prague, Gdańsk, Katowice, and Wrocław.
The expansion of Wizz Air’s route network to Egypt could significantly boost tourist flows from Poland to this popular destination, especially given the increasing interest in travel to sunny countries.
Source: Wizz Air
The new flight program includes frequent departures, making it easier for residents of Poland to plan vacations along the Red Sea coast. This, in turn, may positively impact the region’s economy, which relies heavily on tourism.
As Wizz Air enhances its offerings to Egypt, the low-cost airline sector is experiencing notable growth across Europe. For example, Ryanair has recently expanded its flight routes in Italy following the abolition of certain taxes, highlighting the increasing competition and opportunities for travelers seeking budget-friendly options. This trend underscores the rising demand for affordable travel solutions in popular holiday destinations.