WIZZ Air will begin operations from Edinburgh this December, connecting the Scottish capital to Romania and increasing options to Poland and Hungary.
The low-cost Hungarian operator will launch four routes to the cities of Warsaw and Gdansk in Poland, Budapest in Hungary, and Bucharest in Romania.
All routes will be served by Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport said: "We are delighted to be welcoming Wizz Air to Edinburgh and adding a new carrier at Scotland’s busiest airport.
“Offering choice to our passengers is what we aim to do as it is that choice which enriches our knowledge of other countries and cultures while also taking Scotland to the world.”
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He added: "We know there is a large Polish diaspora within our neighbouring communities in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife, but we also know people in Scotland have a thirst for travel so having Wizz onboard at Edinburgh is very exciting for us.
“Offering choice to our passengers is what we aim to do as it is that choice which enriches our knowledge of other countries and cultures while also taking Scotland to the world.
"Tourism plays such a crucial part in Scotland’s economy and it’s important that we look to broaden our horizons in the most sustainable way possible and demonstrate the fantastic offering that our country has.”
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Owain Jones, managing director, Wizz Air UK, said: "We’re delighted to announce even more opportunities for our Scottish customers to experience Wizz Air’s low-fares on new routes connecting Edinburgh with some of Central and Eastern Europe’s most dynamic cities, flying onboard one of Europe’s youngest, most efficient aircraft fleets.
"Offering unique cultural, architectural, gastronomic and nightlife experiences, our customers travelling to Budapest, Bucharest, Gdańsk and Warsaw will also enjoy fantastic value-for-money - making pounds stretch further."
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