WizzAir Review – Hand Luggage, Check-In & Everything You Need To Know

Today I’m here to give you an honest WizzAir review. As you’re all probably aware by now, I travel a lot. I have traveled a lot all my life, mostly by air. So, I’ve become very familiar with different airlines.

Having been involved in all sorts of flight-related incidents, I should know what works and what doesn’t. Such incidents as snow storms, volcanoes erupting and spewing masses of ash into the atmosphere, and just plain fog being “too thick” (and I thought a radar was invented to tackle exactly that…).

I’ve flown both, tourist and business class, short and long distances, with and without stops, and I think I’ve seen pretty much everything. Except an emergency landing. And let me make it clear, I wish I never witness an emergency landing!

Now I can add another budget airline into my list; Wizz Air. I was familiar with the Hungarian airline because they fly from my city in Finland, Turku to Gdansk. So, I felt quite comfortable booking flights to London with them. Read this article to find out how to travel to Finland on a budget.

Especially WizzAir UK offers flights to some extraordinary destinations. Here’s all the information that you should definitely be aware of before making your way to the airport. Things like:

• WizzAir luggage size
• WizzAir flights and how to manage your booking
• and the fact that if you skip the WizzAir online check in, you pay extra.

We all know how unpredictable budget airlines can be, which is why I wrote this review. This is not a sponsored post, just my own opinion according to my own experieces.

Hopefully this WizzAir review and my tips will help you next time you opt to travel with lighter costs.

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WizzAir Review

Punctuality 9 / 10

Before my trip I had read somewhere that for a WizzAir flight it is very rare to be behind schedule. The flights usually arrive on time and leave on time.

This makes me think that their maintenance team, and the people who take care of the planes, are either super good OR the company discards some essential steps. Why else would so many other airlines fail to stay on schedule? I hope the former assumption is true…

In my case the plane did indeed arrive on time. But our boarding did not go so smoothly. Something was wrong, people in high-visibility jackets were running in and out of the Wizz Air plane and papers passed hands. We followed all this from a staircase.

Eventually they let us in and informed us that there was ice in the door’s lock. They fixed the problem by melting the ice with a hair dryer (not kidding), and we were off. We departed 45 minutes behind schedule but arrived at our destination only 10 minutes behind schedule.

The return journey was spot on schedule. We departed on time and arrived on time. Overall I was very happy with their punctuality. For punctuality this Wizzair review rewards the airline with 9/10.

Priority Ticket 6 / 10

Just get one! It’s only a few euros extra but it delivers. The reason I gave only 6 points to this is that I’d rather not purchase anything extra, but it really was worth it in this case.

If you do not purchase the priority ticket, you will be one of the very few who didn’t. If you already have tickets for a WizzAir flight, and didn’t book a priority ticket, no worries! You can add the priority status on it when doing your WizzAir check in through their app.

This is, obviously, a clever way to get a bit of extra money off the travelers, but it really is just a few euros (approx. 10€) So, it won’t make much of a hole in your budget, on top of which you get to board “in advance”… which means with most people. But then you also get this:

WizzAir Luggage Size 5 / 10

WizzAir hand luggage size is a lot more flexible with a priority ticket. With priority ticket you can bring a normal amount of hand luggage onto the plane without extra charges. With a regular ticket the WizzAir bag size allows only a handbag. Yes, that’s it, no laptop cases, no backpacks, just a regular size handbag.

But by purchasing the priority status, you get to board the plane like any other airline. You can bring a laptop bag and even a small handbag on top of a backpack or a carry-on bag.

Thank goodness I am the control freak that I am when it comes to traveling. Thus, I checked everything 20 times beforehand. Such as:

1. I had my laptop bag with me, and in most airlines it doesn’t count as luggage
2. But knowing that budget airlines may think differently I googled it.
3. Thus I didn’t need to start arguing with the staff at the airport about it
4. Instead, I boarded the plane like any other time, thanks to the priority ticket.

This Wizzair review definitely recommends getting the priority ticket. Basically it takes away a lot of the most common problems people have with budget airlines. If you’re unsure about the luggage allowance, use this to check what different airlines allow you to take onboard:

WizzAir Online Check In 9 / 10

Most cheap airlines have check-ins as either self-service check-ins or you are encouraged to check in online. Wizz Air does have check-in desks at the airport with staff included, but if you end up at the counter, they will charge you for it. So, WizzAir online check in is definitely recommended.

For the WizzAir check in you need to download the application to your phone. I don’t like useless applications, I’m quite particular about keeping my phone as “clean” as possible, but nonetheless I downloaded the app.

Check-in through their app was probably the most painless experience I’ve ever had with technology. Even with adding the priority element to my ticket, the check-in was fast, really easy and so straight-forward that even the dumbest of us could do it.

I like to print everything and take screen shots of all the QR codes and such, but this time I didn’t have a printer available. Thankfully the screenshot worked just fine the whole way.

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Wizzair Review: Would I Recommend Them?

With an average score of 7,25 yes, I would.

Even though I would probably not opt for this airline if I was traveling with a big suitcase. For short distance weekend trips this airline is perfect, though. As long as you remember to make sure that you’ve got the correct ticket! The one that allows you to bring a bag or 2 onto the plane, and do the check in WizzAir in advance.

It’s cheap af, and honestly, you get what you pay for. Perhaps even more, because most of the expensive airlines, that I’ve flown with, are often late. Too often and for hours. In my experience, and according to the other reviews I’ve read, WizzAir flights are on schedule most of the time.

For someone who doesn’t consider flying a comfortable way to travel, the fact that you can trust the airline, makes a trip that much easier.

Have you guys ever flown with WizzAir or other budget airlines? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this WizzAir review, or budget airlines overall. Comment below ♥

FAQ

Q: Is WizzAir a budget airline?

A: Yes, WizzAir is a budget airline. This basically means you have to double check what you are allowed to bring on the plane without extra charge. This review recommends getting the priority ticket, it’s only a few extra euros, but makes your life easier.

Q: What country is WizzAir from?

A: WizzAir was founded in Hungary in 2003. Its headquarters is in Vecses and the airline flies to 16 different airports in about 10 countries across East Europe. In Finland WizzAir flies from Turku.

Q: How to check in for a WizzAir flight?

A: The easiest and the cheapest way to check in on your WizzAir flight is to do it through their mobile app, which opens 24 hours before your flight. If you check in at the desk at the airport you will be charged a service fee. Through the online check in your can also upgrade your status to Priority, which allows you to bring in more hand luggage with priority boarding.

Q: Is it better to check in online or at the airport?

A: It is recommended to use WizzAir online check in through the WizzAir mobile app. This way you save time and money. You can also upgrade yourself to a Priority status at the same time with just few extra euros.