Wizz Air Strengthens Larnaka Base, Adds Barcelona Flights and New European Links
Published Feb. 17, 2026 (ET) — Wizz Air is further building up its presence at Larnaka Airport ahead of the Summer 2026 travel season, introducing a slate of new routes including Barcelona flights and increasing frequencies on a number of established services to meet rising demand.
New Barcelona flights and expanded regional network from Larnaka
The airline will continue a wave of new services that began in the winter schedule and will now operate through the summer peak. New direct connections from Larnaka will include Barcelona alongside Bratislava, Varna, Tuzla, Tirana, Skopje, Timisoara, Venice, Gyumri, Suceava and Tirgu Mures. The addition of Barcelona flights is notable for opening a direct leisure and VFR corridor between Cyprus and one of Spain’s major hubs, giving travellers a fresh point-to-point option for both short breaks and longer itineraries.
For holidaymakers, the Barcelona link is expected to expand choice and potentially reduce fares on that market by offering a low-cost alternative to existing carriers. Business and visiting friends and relatives travel will also benefit from nonstop connectivity, reducing transfer times and simplifying itineraries for passengers flying between Cyprus and Spain.
More frequencies, greater capacity and market implications
Wizz Air will also boost frequencies on several key routes serving Larnaka, adding flights to London Gatwick, Prague, Abu Dhabi, Bucharest, Budapest, Warsaw Radom, Katowice, Kutaisi and Yerevan. The added services aim to lift seat capacity across the network and respond to both leisure demand and strong VFR traffic that typically peaks in summer months.
Airport and tourism stakeholders are likely to view the expansion as a vote of confidence in the Cypriot market’s resilience. Greater flight options should support inbound tourism ahead of the busiest travel period of the year and provide residents with more flexible connections to major and secondary cities across Europe and the wider region. Operators in the travel trade can expect an easing of pressure on availability for popular routes, and more options for packaged and independent trip planning.
Strategic positioning and outlook for Summer 2026
By rolling over routes launched in winter into the summer timetable and increasing frequencies elsewhere, the carrier is positioning Larnaka as a more prominent gateway for both short-haul European leisure traffic and longer-haul visitors to Cyprus. This strategy aligns with broader seasonal demand patterns and the island’s continued appeal as a holiday destination.
Travel planners and passengers should watch for flight schedules and seat inventories as the market adjusts to the additional capacity. The new Barcelona flights, in particular, are likely to attract interest from travellers seeking direct access between the eastern Mediterranean and northeastern Spain, while the expanded list of Eastern European and regional destinations reflects persistent demand from diaspora communities and niche tourism markets.
As airlines refine offerings ahead of the summer rush, Larnaka Airport’s enhanced connectivity will play a central role in shaping travel flows to Cyprus in 2026, delivering more options for visitors and residents alike.
