THE PASSENGER ON THE FIRST FLIGHT FROM TIRANA TO PRAGUE BECAME THE 7 MILLIONTH PASSENGER OF TIRANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN 2023
18December 2023, Tirana – Wizz Air, Albania’s leading airline and the most environmentally sustainable airline globally, is thrilled to announce the launch of two new routes connecting the dynamic city of Tirana, Albania, with the captivating destinations of Krakow, Poland, and Prague, Czech Republic. Travellers can secure their budget friendly seats for as low as 14.99EUR from Tirana to Krakow and Prague by booking at wizzair.com or via the WIZZ mobile app.
The routes connecting Tirana to Prague and Tirana to Krakow are set to be operational up to three days a week, providing consistent service year-round. The inaugural flights for both routes took off on December 18, 2023, with an exclusive celebration event held within the premises of Tirana International Airport.
This significant celebration not only marked the inauguration of the thrilling new routes but also recognized a remarkable milestone – the achievement of 7 million passengers who have travelled through Tirana’s International Airport. The lucky 7 millionth passenger boarded the first flight from Tirana to Prague and received a value voucher from Wizz Air. The collaboration between Wizz Air and Tirana International Airport has played a pivotal role in enhancing connectivity and accessibility for passengers travelling to and from Tirana. During the celebration event, representatives of Wizz Air and Tirana International Airport expressed their enthusiasm for the launch of the new routes and reaching this milestone.
“We are delighted to have inaugurated new Wizz Air routes from Tirana, offering our Albanian passengers the opportunity to explore enchanting new destinations in Czech Republic and Poland. Fares starting from only 14.99EUR, this reflects our commitment to ensure affordable connectivity between Albania and the rest of Europe while providing a high-quality travel experience. We are also thrilled to have contributed to the remarkable milestone of 7 million passengers carried through Tirana International Airport, and would like to thank our partners for the successful and fruitful collaboration over the years”, – comments Tamara Nikiforova, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air.
Moreover, Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operational Officer of Tirana International Airport shared his excitement about the special occasion.
“We are more than double the passengers compared to year 2019, and we grew more than 35% compared to last year. This is thanks to all the airlines, but of course Wizz Air is the biggest carrier in Tirana and it’s not by chance that the 7 millionth passenger is estimated to be on this Wizz Air flight,” said Piervittorio Farabbi.
Wizz Air is strengthening its position as the main airline in Albania, delivering seamless and diverse connections across Europe and beyond, with the widest network, covering over 50 routes across 16 countries, among which 30 of them are unique destinations.
