In less than two years after the establishment of the Wizz Air base in Tirana, it is announced the increase of the Wizz Air fleet with 5 aircraft and 2 additional destinations, while it operates low cost connecting Albania with the rest of Europe. Wizz Air already connects Tirana with 29 European destinations.

Minister of Tourism and Environment Blendi Klosi, present at the ceremony held in Rinas, said that Albania is in the attention of foreign tourists.

“We must all join forces to raise the standards of service quality, from the entrance gate to the Albanian beaches or historical centers. Under the new management of the airport, it seems that there is a facilitation of doing business, with more negotiable tariffs with airlines that have an interest in Albania, a fact that promotes free and fair competition, where the beneficiary is the passenger”, he said.

“Albania, said Klosi, today can undoubtedly mark an open competition with the countries of the region to increase the number of organized tourists, through the addition of its entry gates, such as the new airport of Kukes, the management of new airport methods of Rinas, the beginning of works for the airport of Vlora, the strengthening of the entrance gates from the Sea and from the Land. Thus, he said, we shall quickly go to our objection 10 million tourists in the first 2-3 years of this governance mandate.

The Chief Executive Officer of Tirana International Airport Constantin von Alvensleben said that the fact that Wizz Air bases five aircrafts in Tirana is a great sign of trust for this airport and the result of several years of successful cooperation.

“This step offers a new perspective for Albania, bringing the country closer to Europe. I am pleased to announce our commitment to continue our cooperation with Wizz Air for a substantial development that will support Albania’s post-pandemic economic recovery and also offer customers a wide range of affordable low-cost destinations”, he said.

Wizz Air Commercial Director George Michalopoulos also announced launch of two new flights to Barcelona and Cologne. “In the next three to four years we will double our fleet of the Tirana base and this development envisages the movement of about 5 million passengers with Wizz Air, new destinations from Tirana and a high standard of service.

“This is an extraordinary development for Albania, for the airport and for us,” he said.

The airline has transported more than 2 million passengers from and to Albania since it stepped into the domestic market.

The airline has transported more than 2 million passengers from and to Albania since it entered into the domestic market.

Tickets are already on sale at wizzair.com and on the airline mobile app with prices starting at EUR 19.99

Destinations Days Price Begins

Tirana – Barcelona Thursday, Saturday 29.99 EUR 31 July 2021

Tirana – Cologne Thursday, Sunday 29.99 EUR 1 August2021./p.s./