Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air will begin operations from Asturias Airport on 27 October with three new routes.
The new connections will link the region with London Luton, Madrid and Valencia, with frequencies ranging from three to five flights per week.
This expansion is part of the airline's growth plan in Spain, which will increase its seat capacity by 34% in 2026.
The low-cost airline Wizz Air, based in Hungary, will be the new addition to Asturias Airport and will begin operations on 27 October with three new routes to: London Luton, Madrid and Valencia. The route to London Luton, its operations base from which it flies to more than 70 destinations, will begin on 27 October and will operate throughout the year with 3 weekly frequencies on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The route between Asturias and Madrid will begin operations on 4 November with 4 weekly frequencies on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The route between Asturias and Valencia will begin operations on 2 November with 5 weekly frequencies on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
NEW WIZZ AIR ROUTES FROM ASTURIAS
› London Luton: Starts 27 October, 3 weekly flights (Tue, Thu, Sat), year-round.
› Madrid: Starts 4 November, 4 weekly flights (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun).
› Valencia: Starts 2 November, 5 weekly flights (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun).
› Aircraft: Two new-generation A321neo.
› Seat capacity increase in Spain: 34% in 2026.
NEW BASES IN MADRID AND VALENCIA
The company will open two new bases in Spain from early November, in Madrid and Valencia, with domestic and international routes that will expand the number of seats for 2026. The new bases will generate 80 direct jobs in each city (3,000 indirect, according to Wizz Air's estimates). From Madrid, the airline will activate new daily routes to Pisa (Italy), London, Milan and Rome, with a total of 3.6 million additional seats planned. From Valencia, the new routes will connect with Santiago de Compostela, Asturias, Palma, Santander and Bilbao, as well as international destinations such as Naples, Brasov (Romania) and Milan.
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE NEW BASES
› Direct jobs (Madrid): 80.
› Direct jobs (Valencia): 80.
› Indirect jobs (per base): 3,000.
› Madrid additional seats: 3.6 million.
› Wizz Air passengers in Spain in 2026: Forecast of 13 million.
A BOOST FOR ASTURIAS' AIR CONNECTIVITY
The Ministry of Mobility welcomed the new airline on its official social media channels, with the president of the Principality, Adrián Barbón, congratulating the arrival after months of work: "Good work by the Ministry of Mobility, and especially by the Deputy Minister Jorge García, to whom we owe a large part of the improvement in Asturias' air connectivity." In February, the Hungarian airline announced that it would increase its seat capacity in Spain by 34% in 2026, with 3.5 million more, and expects to reach up to 13 million passengers in the country, an increase of 3 million compared to the previous year.
REACTIONS AND GLOBAL CONTEXT
› Official reaction: Welcomed by the Principality's government.
› Key figure: Deputy Minister Jorge García highlighted for his work on connectivity.
› Wizz Air expansion in Spain: 34% seat capacity increase in 2026.
› Forecast passengers in Spain: 13 million in 2026.
› Global result: Wizz Air recorded a net profit of €1.3 million in fiscal 2026.
For InasTour, the arrival of Wizz Air and its new routes is excellent news for international buyers and investors. Improved air connectivity makes Asturias more accessible, facilitating inspection visits and the integration of new residents into the region. This development strengthens Asturias' position as a well-connected and attractive destination for those seeking a second home or a permanent residence.
The new frequencies will expand the number of seats for 2026, in a context of growth for the airline in Spain.
The arrival of Wizz Air at Asturias Airport marks a significant milestone in improving the region's air connectivity. The three new routes to London Luton, Madrid and Valencia not only expand travel options for residents and visitors but also open up new opportunities for the business and tourism sectors. This move, combined with the airline's expansion in Spain, reinforces Asturias' position as an increasingly accessible and attractive destination, both for international visitors and for those considering establishing their residence in the region.
ORIGINAL REPORT
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