Wizz Air acquires Tui slots to expand Luton airport network

Wizz Air has acquired slots at Luton airport from Tui Airways to add six new routes.

The budget carrier’s network is being expanded for next summer with the addition of flights to Yerevan in Armenia, Alicante, Lyon, Corfu, Faro and Turin.

The new routes are scheduled to start on June 12 and 13, bringing the Wiizz Air network from Luton up to 66 destinations.

An additional Airbus A321neo will be deployed at Luton, bringing the total number of aircraft based at the airport up to 15.

The airline will run five flights a week to Alicante and four to Faro.

Corfu becomes the carrier’s fifth Greek island destination, joining the previously announced Chania, Rhodes, Mykonos, and Zakynthos. 

Services to Lyon and Turin will operate year-round, offering more flexibility beyond the winter ski season, according to the carrier.

The Armenian capital of Yerevan has previously not been served direct from Luton.

One-way fares start at £13.99 to Lyon, rising to £45.99 to Corfu.  

Wizz Air UK managing director Yvonne Moynihan said: “This announcement underlines our continued commitment to London Luton airport and the wider UK market. 

“Securing additional slots at Luton strengthens our competitive position in the London market.

“With the launch of our 15th based aircraft at London Luton airport, we’re delighted to deliver a festive surprise by introducing six exciting new routes, including the first-ever direct connection from London to Armenia.

“Our focus on growth continues, having delivered two new aircraft and nearly 20 new routes from the UK during 2025, reinforcing Wizz Air UK’s position as Luton’s local carrier.

“Together with London Luton airport and Luton Council, we are shaping Luton as a strategic gateway for 2026 and beyond.”