A new A321XLR aircraft will join Wizz Air UK’s fleet at its base in London Gatwick where it will serve a new long-range route, London to Jeddah.

The aircraft will arrive at Gatwick in March 2025, with services scheduled to start from the end of that month. Tickets have already gone on sale, with a base fare from Gatwick of £135 (the other leg is slightly cheaper due to no passenger taxes levied by KSA).

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The new route, lasting over 7 hours, will feature a similar interior as regular Wizz A321NEO aircraft. These typically comprise of either Recaro non-reclining seats, likely the SL3710 or Geven SuperEco seats.

Additionally, another new Wizz Air A321XLR aircraft will be based in Italy, operating a daily flight between Milan Malpensa and Abu Dhabi, starting from 2 June 2025.

The airline estimates that the Airbus A321XLR’s carbon intensity is estimated to be at least 30% less than that of other carriers on the same routes^[3].

József Váradi, Wizz Air’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “The Airbus A321XLR is the most cost-efficient aircraft in its class. Its enhanced range capability allows Wizz Air to connect the farthest destinations in its network, while also providing opportunities for further expansion, connecting more cultures, economies and continents. We are excited to offer unbeatable fares to our customers on the new route from London Gatwick to Jeddah. Since establishing our base at London Gatwick in 2020, we have demonstrated ambitious growth, making it a natural, strategic decision to operate our first Airbus A321XLR from this airport.”