Wizz Air System Maintenance: What Budapest Travelers Need to Know This Week

If you’re planning to fly with Wizz Air in the coming days, here’s a quick heads-up: the airline will temporarily shut down its booking and digital customer service systems this week for scheduled maintenance. While your flight itself won’t be affected, it’s important to take a few small steps to make sure your journey goes smoothly.

When and Why the Downtime Happens

According to Wizz Air’s announcement, the maintenance period will take place from 11:00 p.m. on February 25 until 8:00 a.m. on February 26 (Hungarian time). During these overnight hours, the airline’s online systems, including its website and mobile app, will not be available.

The company explained that the update aims to provide “even more reliable and stable services” to passengers — a move that’s part of its ongoing effort to improve the digital experience. It’s good news in the long run, though in the short term, travelers should plan around the blackout period.

Services That Will Be Temporarily Unavailable

During the maintenance window, you won’t be able to book new flights or make changes to existing reservations. Online check-in, voucher redemption, and customer profile services will also be offline, along with certain features in the Wizz Air mobile app. Essentially, any digital transaction that connects to your booking profile will be paused.

However, there’s no need to worry about flight cancellations or schedule changes — all Wizz Air flights will operate as planned. If you’ve already checked in for your flight, this downtime won’t affect you at all.

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What Travelers Should Do Before the System Update

If your departure falls within or soon after the maintenance period, make sure you complete your online check-in before 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. It only takes a few minutes, and it’s the easiest way to avoid any disruption at the airport.

Forgot to check in online? No problem — Wizz Air has confirmed that airport check-in during this time will be free of charge, so you’ll still be able to get your boarding pass without extra cost.

A Smooth Flight to and from Budapest

For those arriving in or departing from Budapest, this minor downtime won’t cause major delays. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport will continue operating as usual, and Wizz Air staff will be available to assist passengers with in-person procedures.

It’s worth noting that these kinds of system updates are common across the airline industry, especially for large carriers that handle thousands of daily bookings. They’re designed to enhance digital security, speed up online processes, and reduce future technical glitches — so in the long run, passengers will benefit from the improvements.

Staying Updated

For real-time updates, you can always check Wizz Air’s official website or social media channels once the maintenance period ends. The airline has even shared a special music playlist to enjoy while you wait — a fun little touch while the digital team works behind the scenes.

If Budapest is part of your upcoming itinerary, take this as a reminder to double-check your travel plans early and enjoy a worry-free start to your trip. After all, there’s more to look forward to — from thermal baths and ruin bars to the romantic banks of the Danube, your adventure in Hungary’s capital awaits.