Wizz Air's inaugural flights from London Luton Airport and London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul took off on March 28, the Hungarian budget carrier said.
The routes were previously announced as part of the airline's 2023 expansion, which takes in routes from Gatwick Airport to Antalya and Dalaman in Turkey and to Verona. From London Luton, Wizz is adding flights to Amman, Bydgoszcz, and Lodz, meaning it offers around 90 routes from the two London hubs.
“We are excited to announce the launch of two new routes to Istanbul from our bases at London Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport. With its striking architecture, buzzing markets and authentic cuisine, Istanbul is a unique city that offers something for every traveller," said Marion Geoffroy, the airline's managing director.