Low cost carrier Wizz Air will introduce flights from Belgrade to Alghero and Palermo in Italy during the 2026 summer season, complementing the previously announced new routes to Pisa and Chania. The low cost airline will add the two new Italian routes on March 30 and March 31 respectively, with both to operate three times per week. Both routes are also served by Air Serbia twice per week. Further flight details for the new Alghero service can be found here, while additional information for the Palermo route can be viewed here.

Commenting on the new routes, Olivia Harangozo, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air, said, “Wizz Air is proud to introduce new direct services from Belgrade to destinations in Sardinia and Sicily, further expanding our summer offering and creating new travel opportunities to some of Italy’s most popular regions. These routes provide passengers with a comfortable and affordable way to explore beloved Mediterranean destinations, whether they are planning a seaside holiday, a short city break, or a visit to friends and family ». Ms Harangozo added, « We remain committed to expanding our network from Belgrade and strengthening Serbia’s connectivity with key tourist destinations across Europe. We look forward to welcoming passengers on board and to continuing to deliver a high-quality travel experience in line with Wizz Air’s well-known standards”.

Wizz Air handled close to two million passengers on its Serbia services during 2025, operating 9.600 flights. Although the airline did not publish its average load factor, it is estimated to have hovered between 85% and 88%. The figure represents an improvement on 2024 when it handled 1.5 million travellers. The carrier plans to significantly expand its operations in the country this year. During the first half of 2026, Wizz Air has so far put 1.047.714 seats on sale (excluding the two new network additions announced today), representing an increase of 32.4% year-on-year, or an additional 256.417 seats. Capacity growth will outpace the increase in the number of operated flights, which is set to rise by 7.9%.

The budget airline started the year by launching seasonal winter flights between Grenoble and Belgrade. This was followed by the introduction of services between Niš and Dortmund after a two-year hiatus. During the summer season, apart from the four new announced routes, Wizz Air will continue to operate its recently launched services to Madrid and Alicante. However, the carrier will no longer serve Lisbon, Copenhagen and Heraklion, which it operated last summer. From Niš, Wizz Air will operate two additional routes compared to 2025 – Bratislava and Dortmund.

Commenting on its operations in Serbia, the airline said, “Our goal is to continue expanding the range of destinations available from Belgrade, while further strengthening Serbia’s connectivity with major European tourist destinations. Since launching its first flight from Belgrade in 2007, Wizz Air has positioned itself as a preferred choice for affordable travel”. It added, “Wizz Air has become a key player in Serbia’s aviation sector, recognised for its affordable fares and operational excellence. Today, the carrier’s growth supports more than 180 direct jobs in Serbia and contributes to a total of around 9.400 indirect jobs across related sectors”.