WizzAir: Oslo to Gdansk

The carrier: WizzAir

Upside
Cheap fares and long destination tally lifts Wizz Air into the first tier.

Downside
Route map is more or less restricted to east-west routes. Delays and cancellations are announced at the last minute and left unexplained.

About
In June of 2003, six airline pros joined forces with Jozsef Varadi (the current CEO of WizzAir) to start WizzAir; within three months, WizzAir was ready for takeoff.

Polish-Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has joined the big leagues. With an impressive destination tally and a whopping 10 UK airports served, Wizz is one of Europe's first tier of budget airlines. On a fare by fare basis, Wizz offers among the very cheapest airfares in Europe.

Wizz Air's route map ranges across western and central Europe, and its routes are mostly set up on an east-west axis, not a north-south one.

Baggage
* Carry-on: One item up to 10 kg and one personal item.
* Checked: Up to 20 kg of luggage and each piece of luggage is charged at the rate of €7.5. Over this limit, you will be charged €10 per kg. If you check luggage after booking you will be charged €15 for each piece.

Seating
Wizz operates on the first-come first-serve basis at check-in. Seats with extra legroom are €5 in advance or at the airport for €10.

Tip
Opt for "pre-boarding", when you book on-line or via the call center, by paying a nominal fee (ranging from €2.5 to €5). In this case, you’ll be called to board before other passengers. Wizz-bang!
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Departure: Oslo, Norway - Sandefjord (TRF)

Sandefjord Airport, Torp serves as both a regional airport and as a hub for low-cost airline Eastern Norway.

Location: The Sandefjord Airport is located 90 km (56 miles) from the city center.

Transport:

- Rail: Travelers arriving at the airport by railway are transported with corresponding shuttle buses. Service runs in connection with the train and the price is included in the overall fare. Shuttles arrive multiple times per day with reduced service on the weekends.

- Bus: Telemark Ekspressen bus service starts in Seljord (Telemark) and ends up at the airport, after making multiple stops along the way. The Torp Ekspressen bus service corresponds with Ryanair's and WizzAir's routes from Torp to Oslo bus terminal. The Sorlandsekspressen runs from south Norway to Oslo. A bus stop is located at Fokserod, Shell station, which is about 2 km from the airport.

- Taxi: The taxi rank is located outside the main terminal.

Service: The airport offers a few shops and restaurants, internet portals, and ATMs.
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Arrival: Gdansk, Poland - Gdansk Lech Walesa (GDN)

Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is named after Lech Walesa, a former Polish president. On the outside wall of the main terminal building, travelers can view a stylized "W" (Walesa’s actual signature) and the logo for the airport.

Location: Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is located 5 km (3 miles) from the Gdansk city center.

Transport:

- Rail: Train line #510 provides service to Gdynia Glowna (Railway Station).

- Bus: Bus line #110 provides service to Gdansk-Wrzeszcz (Railway Station). Line B provides service to Gdansk Glowny(Railway Station).

- Taxi: A taxi rank is located in front of the main entrance to the passenger terminal.

Service: In the airport there are a few restaurants and cafes, shops, and a currency exchange.
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