Wizz Air launching five new Skopje routes

The Macedonian government has signed a subsidy agreement with Wizz Air for the launch of five new routes from Skopje this November and December. Under the agreement, the low cost airline will commence operations to Stockholm Arlanda and Bari on October 26, Madrid and Larnaca on October 28, as well as Prague on December 15. This will be complemented by the introduction of the previously announced service between Skopje and Stuttgart, launching September 29. Wizz Air, as Macedonia’s largest airline, is expected to increase its number of based aircraft at Skopje Airport with an Airbus A321neo, for a total of six stationed jets. Tickets for the new flights are now available for purchase through the airline’s website.

Among the five new services, Skopje was previously linked to Larnaca by Wizz, between 2019 and 2021 and Prague by Czech Airlines up until 2018. Wizz Air also flew between the Macedonian capital and Skavsta, which serves Stockholm, between 2014 and 2024. The new services to Madrid and Prague will run three times per week, while Larnaca, Stockholm and Bari will operate two times per week, with the latter two increasing to three weekly from mid-December. Commenting on the development, Macedonia’s Minister for Transport, Aleksandar Nikoloski, said, “This morning, we signed an agreement for the launch of five new destinations from Skopje Airport. This will bring more tourists to Macedonia, boosting business activity and creating new opportunities for all citizens”.