Wizz Air is set to introduce a second route to Saudi Arabia from Gatwick this August. The budget airline will launch flights to Medina, offering 174,000 seats annually with fares starting at £233.99.
This new service, beginning August 1, complements the existing route between Gatwick and Jeddah, which commences on March 31.
In its expansion across the Middle East, Wizz Air will utilise the new extended-range Airbus A321 XLR aircraft for these Saudi services. The airline currently operates almost 100 routes in the region and maintains a base in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, flights to Warsaw will be added to Wizz Air’s Gatwick network starting on August 2.
Wizz Air UK Managing Director Marion Geoffroy stated, “We are delighted to announce this new route from London Gatwick to Medina. It is an important milestone for the airline, as we continue to widen our network from the UK beyond Europe. We strive to make flying as accessible as possible, and this new direct route will give thousands of travellers the chance to connect with a city rich in culture and history, for an affordable price. We are proud to be the airline that connects iconic cities around the world, and we look forward to providing even more opportunities for travel in the future.”
Stephanie Wear, Vice President of Aviation Development at Gatwick, added, “This is an exciting announcement from Wizz Air and complements their route to Jeddah which commences next month. Medina will be a new route from London Gatwick, so it is great to be able to offer more choice to our passengers with a second destination in Saudi Arabia, particularly as Medina is considered the second of the three holiest cities in Islamic tradition and therefore very popular for pilgrimages.”