Tirana, 1 July 2025 – Tirana International Airport (TIA), proudly celebrated five years of successful partnership with Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost carriers. Since launching its base in Tirana in 2020, Wizz Air has played a central role in expanding Albania’s international air connectivity, transforming TIA into one of the fastest-growing airports in the region.

To mark this important milestone, a special event was held with the participation of Wizz Air representatives, the media, institutional partners, TIA Brand Ambassadors, and TIA staff. During the celebration, Wizz Air announced the launch of three new routes from Tirana to:

- Larnaka, Cyprus

- Málaga, Spain

- Malta

These new destinations, previously unserved from Tirana, will begin operating in October 2025. The new routes will fly twice a week to Larnaka and Málaga and three times a week to Malta. With these additions, Wizz Air will operate 53 routes to 16 countries from Tirana International Airport, offering passengers even more options for leisure and cultural travel across Europe.

In celebration of the anniversary, Wizz Air launched a special one-day promotion, offering 15% off selected flights to and from Tirana for bookings made on 1 July 2025, valid for travel through 31 August 2025.

Passengers were greeted with festive decorations, a vibrant atmosphere, and branded sweets distributed by TIA and Wizz Air staff. The event highlighted the strong collaboration between the two organizations and their shared commitment to service excellence and network growth.

“We are proud to celebrate five years of partnership with Wizz Air—an airline that has significantly contributed to the expansion of Albania’s international connectivity,” said Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operating Officer of Tirana International Airport. “Thanks to the vision and investments of the Kastrati Group, TIA continues to evolve as a regional hub, offering passengers broader access to Europe while enhancing their travel experience. We look forward to achieving even more milestones together.”

“Today marks an important milestone for Wizz Air in Albania. In just five years, Tirana has become a key base for our regional network, and we are proud to celebrate it with new destinations and a special offer for our customers. We thank Tirana Airport for the continued support and look forward to growing further together,” said Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air.

Since starting operations in Albania in 2017, Wizz Air has carried over 19 million passengers to and from the country. With the launch of new routes and continued investments in the Albanian market, Wizz Air and TIA reaffirm their joint commitment to offering affordable, reliable, and accessible travel to a wide range of destinations.

NEW WIZZ AIR ROUTES FROM TIRANA

Route                         Frequency                      Fares From   Start Date

Tirana – Málaga   Monday and Friday               €29.99       27 October 2025

Tirana – Malta    Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday €24.99       2 October 2025

Tirana – Larnaka  Tuesday and Saturday          €24.99       4 October 2025

About Wizz Air

Wizz Air operates a fleet of 237 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 62.8 million passengers in 2024. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The airline was recently ranked among the world’s top ten safest by AirlineRatings.com—the only global safety and product rating agency—and named "Airline of the Year" by the Air Transport Awards in 2019 and 2023.

Wizz Air has also been recognized as the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” from 2021 to 2023, and “Best Airline for Carbon Reduction” by the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2024. Additionally, it received the title of “EMEA’s Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year” by the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2024.

About Tirana International Airport (TIA)

Tirana International Airport is Albania’s main air gateway and one of the fastest-growing airports in Southeast Europe. Since being acquired by the Kastrati Group, TIA has undergone a major transformation with significant investments in infrastructure, technology, and passenger experience. Through strategic developments in the terminal, runway, parking, and digital systems, TIA aims to provide a safe, efficient, and comfortable travel experience to millions of passengers each year.