Published 26 June 2026 | Updated 26 September 2026 by Kate Acaster
When does Wizz Air release flights? The airline typically opens bookings 8 to 12 months before departure, though it publishes no fixed date for each season. Routes go on sale progressively rather than in a single announcement. As of September 2026, summer 2027 flights have been on sale for three months at wizzair.com.
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This guide is part of our full guide to flying with the airline, covering hand luggage, seat selection and sale dates in one place.
Wizz Air’s flight release schedule, explained
Wizz Air follows the standard IATA two-season schedule. Summer covers late March to late October; winter runs from late October to late March. The first routes for each season tend to go on sale in batches several months before the season begins.
Wizz Air doesn’t publish a formal release date for its schedule. Routes and seasons are announced individually, and availability builds over weeks or months. If a specific departure isn’t showing when you search, it probably hasn’t been released yet, rather than sold out.
Wizz Air’s two main UK bases are London Luton, with 69 routes for summer 2026, and London Gatwick, with 20 routes. Both operate on broadly the same release timeline.
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When does Wizz Air release flights? The full season schedule
The table below shows Wizz Air’s typical pattern for opening each season. Exact timing shifts year to year and no formal announcement is made in advance.
| Season | Dates | Typical release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Late March – late October | Autumn/winter (prior year) | Routes added progressively; no single announcement date |
| Winter | Late October – late March | Spring/early summer (same year) | Core routes open first; fewer additions than summer |
Routes go on sale individually as Wizz Air confirms its schedule, which means a departure from Luton may appear weeks before a comparable service from Gatwick for the same season. Checking wizzair.com directly for your specific route is more reliable than waiting for a general announcement.
Are 2026 and 2027 Wizz Air flights on sale?
Here is where each season currently stands as of September 2026. Routes are released progressively, so if a specific departure is not yet available, it may appear over the following weeks.
| Season | Dates covered | Release window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | Late March – Oct 2026 | On sale from late 2025 | On sale |
| Winter 2026/27 | Oct 2026 – March 2027 | On sale from spring 2026 | On sale now |
| Summer 2027 | Late March – Oct 2027 | On sale from June 2026 | On sale now |
| Winter 2027/28 | Oct 2027 – March 2028 | Expected from spring 2027 | Not yet on sale |
Wizz Air confirmed summer 2027 flights were on sale via its social channels in June 2026, around nine months before the season begins. If you are planning summer 2027 travel, search at wizzair.com to see current availability. Fares at this stage tend to be lower than closer to departure on popular routes.
For routes that aren’t showing yet, check again in a few weeks. Wizz Air adds routes progressively as it finalises its schedule.
How Wizz Air compares with other UK airlines
Most UK carriers open summer flights in the autumn or early winter of the previous year. Jet2 releases its full summer programme in a single announcement, typically around 12 months ahead. British Airways works to a fixed 355-day booking window, opening flights on a rolling daily basis. Ryanair typically opens routes six to nine months ahead, in batches by airport base. EasyJet follows a similar rolling approach.
Wizz Air sits broadly in line with these patterns. The main practical difference is its lack of a fixed announcement date, which makes it harder to set calendar reminders. The cheapest fares tend to appear early in the window regardless of carrier.
“Whether Wizz Air has released next summer isn’t a single yes-or-no answer, because the airline confirms routes individually rather than all at once. I’ve seen people assume a whole season is live because one popular Luton route is already bookable, then find their own departure airport is still weeks away. Treat it as a rolling release for your specific route, not one big switch that flips for the whole season.”
Kate Acaster, Chief Editor, Flight Tribe
If you are booking a Wizz Air trip, see our guides to the best carry-on bag for Wizz Air and the Wizz Air hand luggage allowance before you fly.
How to get notified when new Wizz Air routes go on sale
Wizz Air doesn’t send specific notifications when individual routes open for booking. The most direct method is to search your specific route at wizzair.com. If your dates aren’t showing, the flights haven’t been released yet.
The WIZZ Account sends promotional emails covering fare sales, but these don’t cover individual route releases. If you fly Wizz Air regularly, see our review of the Wizz Air All You Can Fly pass for information on fare discount subscriptions.
You don’t need to check wizzair.com every day. Set a price alert on Google Flights for your route and you’ll get a notification the moment tickets appear. Skyscanner’s alert feature works the same way.
The WIZZ Account is worth setting up regardless. It won’t give you early access to unreleased routes, but you’ll often see lower base fares once they’re on sale.
Booked your Wizz Air flight? What to sort next
Once your route is on sale and you have booked, the table below covers what to sort next before you fly.
| Next step | Why it matters | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Hand luggage | The free allowance is under-seat only, and a wheeled trolley bag in the cabin means paying for WIZZ Priority. | |
| Liquids | Only two of Wizz Air’s seven UK airports allow more than 100ml per container, so check yours before you pack. | |
| Checked bags | There is no fixed price, since it is set per flight, and a hold bag can cost more the longer you leave it. | |
| Seat selection | Skip it and Wizz Air assigns a random seat when online check-in opens, so pay in advance if your group wants to sit together. | |
| Travel insurance | Book this far out and a schedule change or cancellation is more likely before you fly. | |
| Airport parking | Wizz Air’s early departures from Luton and Gatwick often need parking booked well ahead of the day. |
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Are Wizz Air flights refundable?Frequently asked questions
When are Wizz Air summer 2027 flights on sale?
Wizz Air summer 2027 flights have been on sale since June 2026, when Wizz Air confirmed availability on its social channels. Bookings remain open at wizzair.com.
How far in advance does Wizz Air release flights?
Wizz Air typically releases flights 8 to 12 months before departure. There’s no fixed announcement date. Routes go on sale progressively, so a specific departure may become available at a different time to a comparable service.
Does Wizz Air release all routes on the same date?
No. Wizz Air adds routes to its booking system individually as it confirms its schedule. A summer service from London Luton may go on sale weeks before or after a comparable route from London Gatwick.
Does the WIZZ Discount Club give earlier access to flights?
No. The WIZZ Discount Club and WIZZ Account offer discounts on fares but don’t provide earlier access to flight releases. Routes open at the same time for all customers.
Which UK airports does Wizz Air fly from?
Wizz Air’s main UK bases are London Luton, with 69 routes for summer 2026, and London Gatwick, with 20 routes. The airline also operates from a small number of other UK airports on selected routes.
When will Wizz Air winter 2027/28 flights go on sale?
Winter 2027/28 Wizz Air flights are not yet on sale as of September 2026. Based on recent patterns, routes are likely to open from spring 2027, though Wizz Air hasn’t confirmed a specific date.
Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.
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