Waltzing Matilda Aviation

ICAO: WZM IATA: MW Active Jun 12, 2026
435
Routes
2189
Flights
106
Destinations
37
Origins

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Avg Route Distance (mi)

2279

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes

About Waltzing Matilda Aviation

Wizz Air Malta (ICAO: WZM) is a Maltese low-cost airline that operates as a subsidiary of the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air Holdings. It plays a key role in Wizz Air's strategy to expand its global presence through multiple Air Operator Certificates (AOCs).

Wizz Air Malta was established in 2022 and commenced its first flight on September 27, 2022, from Rome Fiumicino to Malta International Airport. The airline's main operational base is Malta International Airport (MLA). It also utilizes other bases within the broader Wizz Air Group network, including Rome.

The airline operates a modern fleet consisting primarily of Airbus A320 Family aircraft, specifically Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320neo, and Airbus A321neo models. As of October 2025, Wizz Air Malta's fleet comprises 112 aircraft, including 12 A320-200s, 6 A320neos, and 94 A321neos.

Wizz Air Malta's route network is extensive, focusing on international travel across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the South Caucasus. As of October 2025, it serves 131 destinations in 39 countries, operating 619 routes. As a low-cost carrier, Wizz Air Malta does not participate in any of the major airline alliances such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. The airline offers a single Economy Class cabin, consistent with its ultra-low-cost model. Passengers can choose from various fare options like Basic and Wizz Go, which include different allowances for cabin baggage, priority services, and checked baggage. Optional services such as extra legroom or preferred seating can be purchased for an additional fee. In-flight catering, including meals, snacks, and beverages, is available for purchase.

Traveler Reviews

Traveler reviews for Wizz Air Malta generally reflect experiences common with ultra-low-cost carriers, with a mix of positive feedback and common complaints.

What Travelers Love:

  • Low Fares: Many travelers are drawn to Wizz Air Malta for its highly competitive and affordable ticket prices.
  • Friendly Cabin Crew: Reviews frequently mention the politeness and accommodating nature of the cabin crew.
  • Punctuality: Some passengers have reported good on-time performance, and Wizz Air itself has reported significant improvements in punctuality recently.
  • Newer Aircraft: The modern and well-maintained condition of the aircraft cabins is often highlighted as a positive aspect of the flying experience.

Common Complaints:

  • Strict Baggage Policy and Fees: A frequent point of contention is the airline's strict rules regarding baggage size and weight, which often lead to unexpected and costly additional charges.
  • Customer Service Issues: Many travelers report difficulties in reaching customer service for booking amendments or problem resolution, along with instances of unhelpful ground staff.
  • Online Check-in Problems/Airport Charges: Technical issues with the online check-in system can force passengers to check in at the airport, resulting in additional fees.
  • Lack of Amenities: Consistent with its low-cost model, the airline does not offer complimentary in-flight meals, entertainment, or USB charging points, which some travelers find inconvenient.
  • Delays and Rescheduling: Some reviews indicate notable flight delays and rescheduling, which can disrupt travel plans.
  • No Priority Boarding for Families: There have been specific complaints about families with young children being denied priority boarding, citing a lack of humanity.

Overall, the sentiment among travelers for Wizz Air Malta is mixed. While the low fares are a significant advantage for budget-conscious passengers, the experience can be marred by perceived poor customer service, strict baggage rules, and potential additional costs incurred at the airport. Wizz Air has recently initiated a "Customer First Compass" transformation plan aimed at improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, including on-time performance.

Safety Information

Wizz Air Malta, as part of the Wizz Air Group, maintains a commendably strong safety profile within the aviation industry.

Wizz Air (the parent group) has been consistently rated among the world's top 10, and more recently, top 5 safest low-cost carriers by AirlineRatings.com. The airline group has also received the highest 7-star safety ranking from AirlineRatings.com for several consecutive years. There are no reports of fatal accidents for either Wizz Air or Wizz Air Malta. While the airline group generally has a good safety record, AeroInside has documented several incidents involving Wizz Air Malta aircraft, including engine shutdowns during flight, lightning strikes, and electrical problems. A notable serious incident in February 2025 involved a Wizz Air Malta Airbus A321 experiencing high cabin altitude, which necessitated an emergency descent and a MAYDAY declaration.

Wizz Air Malta's regulatory certifications include an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and an Operating Licence from the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate. These certifications confirm its adherence to rigorous European aviation safety standards. The 7-star safety rating from AirlineRatings.com also considers crucial factors such as IOSA certification and government audits.

The airline operates one of the industry's youngest fleets. As of late 2025, the Wizz Air Group fleet has an average age of just 4.6 years, with over 80% of Wizz Air Malta's aircraft being new generation models. Wizz Air partners with "Europe's leading maintenance partners" to ensure the impeccable condition of its modern fleet. The company also emphasizes continuous investment in advanced technologies and AI to optimize its operations control and maintenance procedures.

Overall, based on available data, Wizz Air Malta demonstrates a strong commitment to safety. Its compliance with strict EASA regulations, coupled with a focus on operating a young and modern fleet, contributes significantly to its commendable safety record. Despite a few reported incidents, there have been no fatal crashes, underpinning its overall safety assessment. The Wizz Air Group has received multiple safety awards, including being recognized as one of the world's safest low-cost airlines by AirlineRatings.com.

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Route Network Map

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Most Popular Routes

NAP → BGY
Naples International Airport → Orio al Serio Int'l
404 miles
39 flights
B738
VCE → CTA
Venice Marco Polo Airport → Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
573 miles
27 flights
B38M
TIA → CIA
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa → Ciampino (Giovan Battista Pastine)
369 miles
25 flights
B738
VCE → PMO
Venice Marco Polo Airport → Palermo Int'l (Punta Raisi Falcone-Borsellino)
508 miles
24 flights
B738
22 flights
B738
22 flights
B738
22 flights
B738
NAP → BCN
Naples International Airport → Barcelona Int'l
637 miles
21 flights
B738
21 flights
B738
STN → BGY
London Stansted Airport → Orio al Serio Int'l
608 miles
20 flights
B738

Top Destinations

BGY (LIME)
Orio al Serio Int'l
Bergamo
194 flights
26 routes
STN (EGSS)
London Stansted
London
98 flights
17 routes
CTA (LICC)
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania
92 flights
8 routes
NAP (LIRN)
Naples Int'l (Capodichino)
Naples
71 flights
11 routes
PMO (LICJ)
Palermo Int'l (Punta Raisi Falcone-Borsellino)
69 flights
7 routes
BRI (LIBD)
Palese Macchie
Bari
66 flights
10 routes
MXP (LIMC)
Malpensa Int'l
Milan
62 flights
15 routes
BCN (LEBL)
Barcelona Int'l
Barcelona
61 flights
8 routes
CIA (LIRA)
Ciampino (Giovan Battista Pastine)
Rome
61 flights
6 routes
FCO (LIRF)
Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l)
Rome
59 flights
12 routes

Top Origin Airports

STN (EGSS)
London Stansted Airport
London
253 flights
63 routes
NAP (LIRN)
Naples International Airport
Napoli
226 flights
26 routes
MXP (LIMC)
Milan Malpensa International Airport
Ferno (VA)
215 flights
31 routes
VCE (LIPZ)
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Venezia (VE)
164 flights
16 routes
BGY (LIME)
Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base
Orio al Serio (BG)
163 flights
14 routes
FCO (LIRF)
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
Rome
154 flights
29 routes
ARN (ESSA)
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Stockholm
117 flights
23 routes
MRS (LFML)
Marseille Provence Airport
Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône
114 flights
23 routes
TIA (LATI)
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
Rinas
110 flights
11 routes
CGN (EDDK)
Cologne Bonn Airport
Köln (Cologne)
95 flights
17 routes

Top Border Crossing Flights

BGY (LIME)
Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base
Bergamo, IT
194 flights
26 routes
STN (EGSS)
London Stansted Airport
London, GB
98 flights
17 routes
CTA (LICC)
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania, IT
92 flights
8 routes
NAP (LIRN)
Naples International Airport
Naples, IT
71 flights
11 routes
PMO (LICJ)
Falcone–Borsellino Airport
69 flights
7 routes
BRI (LIBD)
Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport
Bari, IT
66 flights
10 routes
MXP (LIMC)
Milan Malpensa International Airport
Milan, IT
62 flights
15 routes
BCN (LEBL)
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Barcelona, ES
61 flights
8 routes

Airports Served by Waltzing Matilda Aviation 107

107 airports shown

Longest Routes

ARN → RAK
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport → Menara Int'l
2279 mi
TFS → VIE
Tenerife Sur Airport → Vienna Int'l (Schwechat)
2248 mi
VIE → TFS
Vienna International Airport → Tenerife South (Reina Sofia)
2248 mi
VIE → LPA
Vienna International Airport → Gran Canaria Int'l
2205 mi
TFS → NRN
Tenerife Sur Airport → Weeze
2010 mi

Shortest Routes

TIA → BRI
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa → Palese Macchie
155 mi
NAP → PMO
Naples International Airport → Palermo Int'l (Punta Raisi Falcone-Borsellino)
198 mi
STN → EIN
London Stansted Airport → Eindhoven
222 mi
FCO → BRI
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport → Palese Macchie
238 mi
NAP → CTA
Naples International Airport → Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
240 mi

All Routes

435 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
NAP → BGY Orio al Serio Int'l
Bergamo
39 404 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
VCE → CTA Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania
27 573 mi B38M Jun 12, 2026
TIA → CIA Ciampino (Giovan Battista Pastine)
Rome
25 369 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
VCE → PMO Palermo Int'l (Punta Raisi Falcone-Borsellino) 24 508 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
BGY → NAP Naples Int'l (Capodichino)
Naples
22 404 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
MXP → PSR Abruzzo Int'l
Pescara
22 350 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
MXP → SUF Lamezia Terme Int'l
Lamezia Terme
22 603 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
NAP → BCN Barcelona Int'l
Barcelona
21 637 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
BGY → CTA Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania
21 631 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
STN → BGY Orio al Serio Int'l
Bergamo
20 608 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
BGY → LIS General Humberto Delgado Airport
Lisbon
20 1073 mi B38M Jun 12, 2026
BGY → BRI Palese Macchie
Bari
20 473 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
NAP → VCE Marco Polo Int'l (Marco Polo Venice)
Venice (Venezia)
19 334 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
RAK → BGY Orio al Serio Int'l
Bergamo
19 1360 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
NAP → TRN Turin Int'l (Torino Caselle)
Turin (Torino)
19 449 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
MXP → CTA Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania
18 653 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
BGY → CAG Cagliari-Elmas
Cagliari
18 445 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
VCE → STN London Stansted
London
18 706 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
TIA → TSF Treviso (Sant'Angelo)
Treviso
17 477 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
TIA → PSA Galileo Galilei (Pisa Int'l)
Pisa
17 500 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
VIE → TFS Tenerife South (Reina Sofia)
Tenerife
17 2248 mi B38M Jun 12, 2026
CGN → STN London Stansted
London
17 306 mi B38M Jun 12, 2026
NAP → MXP Malpensa Int'l
Milan
17 431 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
MXP → BRI Palese Macchie
Bari
16 509 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
MXP → REG Reggio Calabria
Reggio Calabria
16 632 mi B738 Jun 12, 2026
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Jun 12, 2026 00:01
Coverage: Observed routes only