Ryanair arrives in Albania
Ryanair, the largest and most affordable airline in Europe, unveiled its plans on 8th June to introduce 200 weekly flights and 17 new routes to and from Albania as part of its Winter ’23 schedule. This expansion will make Albania the 37th country in Ryanair’s network, providing immediate access to key inbound tourism markets such as Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Sweden, and the UK. Additionally, it will offer competitive fares and enhanced connectivity for Albanians wishing to visit their homeland or their loved ones abroad. ryanair albania
The new Winter routes are just the start of Ryanair’s commitment to aiding the Albanian Government in achieving transformative growth in the tourism sector. Countries require large-scale airlines like Ryanair to drive capacity growth, a feat Ryanair has consistently accomplished in tourism-dependent European economies like Spain, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, and Malta.
Ryanair’s Winter ’23 schedule for Albania will include: ryanair albania
- 17 new routes to cities such as Brussels, Dusseldorf, London, Manchester, Milan, Paris, Prague, Rome, and Stockholm
- 200 weekly flights
- An estimated 700,000 passengers to and from Tirana (over 1.5m annually)
- More than 1,000 local jobs
Following a recent record order of 300 new B737-MAX-10s, Ryanair is set to expand its fleet to approximately 800 aircraft by 2033, positioning itself as the only major airline capable of delivering significant long-term growth in Europe. Ryanair will commence operations in Albania this Winter with 200 weekly flights, offering unbeatable options at the lowest fares for both European and Albanian travelers.
In celebration of this announcement, Ryanair is launching a 3-day seat sale for its 17 new routes to and from Tirana Airport, with fares starting from €29.99 one way for travel from October 2023 until March 2024. This offer, available exclusively on Ryanair.com, must be booked by 11th June.
Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair DAC, expressed his delight at the expansion from Tirana, stating: “As Europe’s largest airline, we’re thrilled to introduce 200 weekly flights to and from Albania starting Winter ’23. These 17 new routes will connect Albania with key tourism markets and offer affordable fares and enhanced connectivity for Albanians abroad.
We’ve collaborated closely with our partners at Tirana Airport to launch these routes and look forward to strengthening our relationship as we work together to boost tourism and connectivity in Albania. These routes will enable millions of visitors from across Europe to discover Albania’s attractions, from the stunning Albania Riviera and the historic architecture of the Unesco site Gjirokastër, to the vibrant nightlife in Tirana.
To celebrate today’s announcement, we’re launching a 3-day seat sale for these routes to and from Tirana Airport, with fares starting from €29.99 one way for travel from October 2023 until March 2024. This offer, available exclusively on Ryanair.com, must be booked by 11th June.”
Mr. Musa Kastrati, Senior Vice President of Kastrati Group, expressed his gratitude to Ryanair on behalf of Tirana International Airport, stating: “We’re grateful to Ryanair for their remarkable trust in the potential of the Albanian market. We welcome Ryanair’s decision to operate flights to and from Tirana International Airport, providing affordable and accessible air travel options, which will undoubtedly benefit both inbound and outbound travelers.
I am confident that through the extensive network of Ryanair, Tirana International Airport will contribute to the further development of passenger choices, tourism, and the economy of Albania. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with Ryanair, as we work together to build memorable journeys for passengers traveling to and from our beautiful nation.”
