TIRANA, July 10 /ATA/ – Albania recorded one of the strongest increases in passenger air traffic in Europe in May 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, according to aviation performance data.
Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday shared comparative figures showing that Albania’s passenger air traffic rose by 26% year-on-year in May, ranking third behind Slovakia, which recorded a 112.8% increase, and North Macedonia, with 27.4% growth.
“May with significant growth,” Rama wrote on social media, highlighting the performance of the air transport sector.
The data showed that Montenegro followed Albania with a 17.8% increase, ahead of Malta with 16.5%, Uzbekistan with 16.2% and Estonia with 13.1%. Several European countries, however, recorded declines in air traffic over the same period.
The growth at Albania’s “Mother Teresa” International Airport reflects expanding air connections and a rising number of passengers, as the country continues to see increased flows of tourists and international travellers.
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