Quick Answer

Yes, by independent measures it is now one of the more reliable low-cost carriers in Europe. AirHelp scores Wizz Air at 77% on-time over the 12 months to September 2025, ahead of Ryanair (71%) and easyJet (70%), and OAG named it the world’s most punctual low-cost airline in May 2026 at 87.8% on-time with a 99.99% flight-completion rate. Wizz Air reports a 99.61% completion rate for 2025 as a whole, so outright cancellations are rare.

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What does WIZZ Priority include?

WIZZ Priority adds a 10 kg trolley bag of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm with guaranteed overhead locker space, plus priority boarding and check-in. It costs around €10 to €59 when bought online and around €55 to €65 at the airport. It is the only way to bring a wheeled cabin case on a basic Wizz Air fare, and it can be bought on its own rather than as part of a bundle.

Is Wizz Air cheaper than Ryanair?

On the headline fare the two are hard to separate, with one-way seats on both typically landing in the €15 to €60 band depending on route and date. Wizz Air is usually cheaper for checked luggage (around €20 to €35 for 20 kg versus around €20 to €60 on Ryanair), while Ryanair’s cabin-bag add-on can start lower (around €6 to €36 at booking versus €10 to €59 for WIZZ Priority) and its seat fees are lower. Compare the all-in total for your exact route rather than the lead-in price.

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