Wizz Air Airlines

Brief Information and Destinations

Wizz Air – a Hungarian low-cost airline known for its purple-pink Airbus fleet. The airline focuses on cheap flights between European cities and also operates flights to the Middle East.

• IATA Code: W6 (Wizz Air Hungary), you may also encounter codes W4 (Malta) and 5W (Abu Dhabi).
• Base Airports: Main hubs – Budapest, Warsaw, Bucharest, London (Luton).

Popular Routes from Chisinau (KIV)

Wizz Air is actively expanding its route network from Moldova. Among the most popular destinations:

• Italy: Rome, Milan, Venice, Bologna.
• United Kingdom: London (Luton).
• Germany: Memmingen (Munich-West), Dortmund.
• Others: Vienna, Warsaw, Budapest.

Tip from Zbor.md: Look for Wizz Air tickets in advance. The closer the departure date, the higher the price. You can check current flights from Chisinau right now on our website.

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Baggage Rules

This is the most important section. Wizz Air is very strict about bag sizes. Exceeding dimensions even by a couple of centimeters may result in a fine at the boarding gate (from €50).

Hand Luggage and Checked Baggage

Baggage Type	Max Dimensions	Max Weight	Cost	Available For
Small Hand Luggage	40 x 30 x 20 cm	10 kg	Free	All passengers
Large Hand Luggage (Trolley bag)	55 x 40 x 23 cm	10 kg	Paid (included in WIZZ Priority)	Passengers with Priority service
Checked Baggage	149 x 119 x 171 cm	10, 20, 26 or 32 kg	Paid (from €9 to €120)	Purchased separately

Important: Wheels and handles of your suitcase must fit within the specified dimensions. Calibration frames are installed at the airport—your backpack must fit freely inside.

Frequently Asked Questions About Baggage

• How much does it cost to add baggage?
  Prices are dynamic and depend on season, route, and time of purchase.
  • Online during ticket purchase: cheapest.
  • Online after purchase: more expensive.
  • At the airport: very expensive (up to €120 per bag).
• Can baggage weight be combined?
  No. If two passengers each have 20 kg bags, they cannot take one 30 kg and one 10 kg suitcase. Each bag is weighed separately.
• Liquids and laptops:
  • Liquids in hand luggage: only in containers up to 100 ml (if the airport is not equipped with new 3D scanners).
  • A laptop counts as part of your hand luggage. If you have a “Basic” fare (only a 40x30x20 bag), the laptop must be inside this bag, not in a separate sleeve.
• Sports equipment:
  Transporting skis, snowboards, bicycles, or golf sets requires an additional fee. Fixed price — around €45–€65 per item (if paid online). Weight must not exceed 32 kg.

Need help with baggage? When booking a ticket on zbor.md, our support team will advise which baggage is best to add immediately to avoid overpaying at the airport.

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Check-in

Wizz Air fines passengers who fail to complete online check-in. Pay close attention to deadlines.

• When does check-in open?
  • 30 days before departure: If you bought a seat (paid seat selection).
  • 24 hours before departure: If you did not buy a seat (free random seating).
• When does check-in close?
  Online check-in closes 2–3 hours before departure.
• Boarding pass:
  Recommendation: Always screenshot your boarding pass or save the PDF to your phone in case of internet issues. Some non-European airports still require a paper printout.
• Airport penalty:
  If you fail to check in online, check-in at the airport counter costs about €40 per passenger.

Fly with peace of mind with Zbor.md: We remind our customers about check-in rules so you can avoid unpleasant fees.

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Booking Management and Refunds

Wizz Air’s policy is typical for low-cost airlines: tickets are cheap, but changes are expensive.

• How to change the date or flight?
  Change fee (around €30–€40) + price difference between the old and new ticket. Often it’s cheaper to buy a new ticket than to modify an existing one.
• Mistake in name/surname:
  • Full name change costs money (from €45).
• Ticket refunds:
  • Basic fare tickets are non-refundable. Money is not returned if you change your mind about traveling.
• If the airline cancels the flight:
  1. You will be offered rebooking to another flight (free).
  2. Or a refund of 120% of the ticket price to your Wizz account (credits).
  3. Or a 100% refund to your card (may take time).

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Children, Animals, and Special Services

Low-cost airlines have specific restrictions that families and pet owners should be aware of.

Children

• Infants (under 2 years): Travel on the parent's lap for a fixed fee (around €30–€35). One foldable stroller or car seat can be transported for free.
• Children (2–14 years): Require a separate ticket at full price (no child discounts except for infant fees).
• Unaccompanied minors (UMNR): Wizz Air does NOT provide escort services. Children under 14 years can fly only with an accompanying adult (16+).

Animals

• In cabin and hold: Wizz Air PROHIBITS transporting pets (cats, dogs, etc.) on board.
• Exception: Guide dogs (special documentation required).

Food and Drinks

There is no free onboard meal. Wizz Café is available, where you can buy sandwiches, snacks, coffee, tea, water, or alcohol for euros.

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Planning a trip?

Wizz Air is a great way to see Europe on a budget—if you know the rules. On zbor.md you can compare Wizz Air prices with other airlines and choose the best deal.

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