With the newest additions to its network from Tirana, Wizz Air is expanding into the UK and further strengthening connectivity in the region
Nearly 100 extra weekly flights are scheduled for this winter
Wizz Air, Albania’s largest airline and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, announces the addition of ten new routes to its Albanian network. New flights from Tirana to Birmingham, Edinburgh, Liverpool (UK), Bucharest (Romania), Sofia (Bulgaria), Prague (Czech Republic), and Krakow (Poland) will start in the upcoming winter season. Flights from Tirana to Malta (Malta), Palermo (Italy), and Chania (Greece) will start from March 2024.
Flights to Bucharest and Krakow with be operated 5 times per week; Edinburgh and Prague will be available to Albanian passengers four times per week; Liverpool, Sofia, Palermo, and Chania flights are scheduled to depart three times per week, while routes to Birmingham and Malta will be operated with twice-weekly flights. The expansion brings the total number of routes from Albania to over 60, further strengthening Wizz Air’s position as the largest carrier in the country. Thirty percent of the added routes will be operated to UK, boosting connectivity between the countries, as well as providing passengers with greater choice and convenience of a variety of direct flights. Furthermore, the airline will be increasing the frequency of its flights between Tirana and Luton to 35 per week, adding 14 extra weekly flights to the route.
Passengers will also enjoy over 50 additional flights per week to such popular destinations as Milan, Bologna, Pisa, Catania, Venice, Rome (Italy), Paris (France), Brussels (Belgium), Warsaw (Poland), and Stockholm (Sweden) for even more convenient and affordable travels.
“I am delighted to announce that within less than a month of our recent routes announcement from Tirana, we are now further expanding our network in Albania with ten new flights and almost 100 extra flights per week. This strategic decision reflects our commitment to meeting the growing demand of our passengers. By continuously growing our product offer, we aim to enhance their travel experience while ensuring seamless connectivity to a wider range of destinations. This expansion reinforces our position as a leading airline, dedicated to creating easy and affordable travel opportunities for our passengers,” – comments Evelin Jeckel, Network Officer at Wizz Air.
“Recognizing and cherishing the partnership between Tirana International Airport and Wizz Air, we deeply appreciate Wizz Air’s unwavering commitment to investing in the Albanian market, evident through their latest route expansions. Aligned in our pursuit of continuous growth, we are devoted to cultivating this partnership, propelling us toward future milestones. Through our committed partnership with Wizz Air, we are poised to open new horizons in tourism, facilitating seamless journeys and unforgettable experiences”, – says Chief Operations Officer of Tirana Airport, Piervittorio Farabbi.
WIZZ AIR’S NEW ROUTES FROM ALBANIA
| Route | Frequency | Fares from ** | Starts |
| Tirana – Birmingham | Thursday, Sunday | EUR 34.99 / GBP 30.99 | 21 December 2023 |
| Tirana – Edinburgh | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | EUR 34.99 / GBP 30.99 | 18 December 2023 |
| Tirana – Liverpool | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | EUR 34.99 / GBP 30.99 | 19 December 2023 |
| Tirana – Bucharest | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | EUR 19.99 / RON 99 | 29 October 2023 |
| Tirana – Sofia | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | EUR 19.99 / BGN 38.99 | 18 December 2023 |
| Tirana – Prague | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | EUR 29.99 / CZK 719 | 18 December 2024 |
| Tirana – Krakow | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday | EUR 24.99 / PLN 109 | 18 December 2024 |
| Tirana – Palermo | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | EUR 29.99 | 25 March 2024 |
| Tirana – Malta | Monday, Friday | EUR 24.99 | 25 March 2024 |
| Tirana – Chania | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | EUR 34.99 | 25 March 2024 |
WIZZ AIR’S INCREASED FREQUENCIES FROM ALBANIA
| Route | Change |
| Tirana – London Luton | from 21 to 35 flights per week |
| Tirana – Milan Malpensa | from 19 to 21 flights per week |
| Tirana – Milan Bergamo | from 16 to 21 flights per week |
| Tirana – Bologna | from 14 to 21 flights per week |
| Tirana – Paris Beauvais | from 5 to 9 flights per week |
| Tirana – Brussels Charleroi | from 7 to 14 flights per week |
| Tirana – Catania | from 7 to 14 flights per week |
| Tirana – Warsaw | from 3 to 5 flights per week |
| Tirana – Pisa | from 14 to 19 flights per week |
| Tirana – Venice | from 14 to 19 flights per week |
| Tirana – Rome Fiumicino | from 14 to 21 flights per week |
| Tirana – Stockholm Skavsta | from 2 to 4 flights per week |
