TIRANA, Aug 14 /ATA/ – Tirana International Airport (TIA) announced on Thursday the official opening of a new Ryanair base, expected to launch operations in April 2026.
The launch of the new base of Ryanair, Albania’s fastest growing airline, marks a significant step to rapid growth in traffic, tourism, investment, and jobs in the country.
The facility will host three Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serving 10 new destinations, including Birmingham (UK), Dublin (Ireland), Milan, Naples, Trieste, Torino, Verona, Pescara (Italy), Malta, and Poznan (Poland).
Ryanair also plans to increase frequencies on its most popular existing routes, expanding its network from Tirana to 33 destinations across 13 countries.
The move is expected to boost Albania’s economic growth, increasing annual passenger traffic to 4 million and supporting over 3,000 jobs.
Tirana International Airport is among the fastest-growing airports in the region.
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