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Wizz Air launches 3 new routes from Europe to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

On January 9 to 11, Wizz Air officially inaugurated three new connections between Bucharest and Jeddah, Budapest and Jeddah, and Rome and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The new routes will be served twice a week. Tickets can be purchased on Wizz Air's website and via the WIZZ app from as low as 29.99 EUR. Wizz Air started 2023 by further strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia by launching five new routes from Hungary, Romania, and Italy to Riyadh and Jeddah. The new routes to Jeddah from Bucharest, Budapest, and Rome will boost the growing Saudi Arabian tourism sector by bringing a new era of affordable, hassle-free, and direct travel opportunities to Riyadh from the European capitals. The airline operates 12 routes to the Kingdom from its main hubs in Europe. The new routes are a part of a line-up of twenty-four new routes to Saudi Arabia announced in recent months by Wizz Air, underpinning the airline's commitment to supporting the country's growing tourism sector by bringing more than one million passengers to the Kingdom in the coming year. The airline's growing presence is in line with the Vision 2030 Programme, a strategic and ambitious goal to triple passenger traffic in Saudi Arabia by 2030. Robert Carey, President of Wizz Air, said: "We are thrilled to offer three exciting new destinations from Jeddah to Budapest, Bucharest and Rome, increasing the connectivity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, one of the most exciting countries in the world with its versatility, countless attractions, and a thriving cultural scene. Wizz Air now flies from Jedda to five destinations in Europe, once again confirming its commitment to the market. We will continue to innovate and carry forward the banner of low-cost, sustainable flying for the benefit of Saudi residents and visitors and the country's diversifying economy." Wizz Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in May 2022. The Air Connectivity Programme supports the MoU, a Ministry of Tourism initiative aimed at enhancing the development of the Saudi Tourism Sector. It reflects a shared vision between the parties on the potential Wizz Air could bring to the Kingdom with its incredibly low fares to stimulate tourist demand, thereby making a significant contribution to Saudi Arabia's planned growth. BKM/ Expat Media
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