- One new aircraft, four new routes, increased frequencies on four existing routes from Tirana next winter
- 500 thousand additional seats per year, over 35 direct new jobs with the airline and contribute to the creation of more than 350 local jobs in associated industries
Albania’s leading airline, Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline*, together with Tirana International Airport (TIA), today announced the biggest expansion of its operations in Albania, further strengthening its market-leading position in the country and marking another milestone in its commitment to the country. The airline will launch four new routes, supported by the addition of a state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft in the summer of 2026.
The new routes will connect the Albanian capital with four new European destinations. Wizz Air will operate the new routes from Tirana to Stockholm Arlanda (Sweden) with four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, to Cologne (Germany) with three flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, to Billund (Denmark) with two flights per week on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and to Tenerife (Spain) with two flights per week on Thursdays and Sundays. The tickets are already on sale on wizzair.com and WIZZ official app, starting from only 2490 LEK.
The 14th Airbus A321neo will be based in Tirana starting from December 2025, enabling Wizz Air to operate a total of 57 routes to 18 countries from Tirana. Wizz Air will further strengthen regional Albania’s connectivity with Denmark, Germany, Spain and Sweden, fostering closer ties between Tirana and these dynamic European markets.
The additional aircraft will support the increase of four exciting routes from Tirana:
- Tirana – Milan Malpensa: from 16 to 21 per week.
- Tirana – Brussels: from 11 to 14 per week.
- Tirana – Turin: from 9 to 11 per week.
- Tirana – Berlin: from 7 to 9 per week.
To celebrate the announcement, Wizz Air is offering a 15% discount on selected flights booked on 9 September, for flights between 17 September and 17 December 2025 and for its Wizz Discount Club members.
Piotr Trawka, Commercial Officer Western and Southern Europe said: “Today marks another exciting milestone in Wizz Air’s journey in Albania. The addition of our 14th aircraft at Tirana International Airport and the launch of four new routes underlines our strong commitment to providing Albanian passengers with even more affordable travel options and exciting destinations. With this biggest-ever network in Albania, we are proud to further strengthen our partnership with Tirana International Airport and contribute to Albania’s growing role as a travel base in the region. Let’s Wizz Albanians and let’s prepare for your next journey”.
Since the start of its operations since 2017, Wizz Air has carried over 19 million passengers to and from Albania, offering competitive fares, modern aircraft, and a reliable flying experience. With the launch of the new routes and continued investment in the Albanian market, Wizz Air and TIA reaffirm their commitment to making air travel more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
THE NEWEST WIZZ AIR ROUTES FROM TIRANA
| ROUTE | FREQUENCY | FARES FROM | START OF OPERATIONS |
|---|
| TIRANA – STOCKHOLM | Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday | 2990 LEK | 2 March 2026 |
| TIRANA – COLOGNE | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | 2990 LEK | 16 December 2025 |
| TIRANA – BILLUND | Tuesday and Saturday | 2490 LEK | 3 March 2026 |
| TIRANA – TENERIFE | Thursday and Sunday | 4990 LEK | 14 December 2025 |
*According to the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022-2024, which benchmarks global airlines emissions intensity data and positions Wizz Air as the airline with the lowest co2 per RPK compared to other global and European airlines.
