Wizz Air, the largest airline in Albania and the most environmentally sustainable in the world, has announced further expansion by adding an aircraft to its Tirana base.

The A321neo is the 11th, most advanced aircraft that will increase the airline’s capacity, enabling the addition of 3 new routes from Tirana to Bremen, Germany, Valencia, Spain and Thessaloniki, Greece. This move brings the total number of airlines from Albania to 56, including three newly announced.

“The assignment of an additional aircraft allows us to further strengthen our offer for Albanian passengers, giving them the opportunity to travel on 56 flights to 15 countries in Europe and beyond. We believe that our investment will help bring more visitors to this beautiful country and create new opportunities for businesses and communities throughout the region,” said communications manager Valeria Bragarenco.

The decision to assign the new aircraft to Tirana is part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to expand its flights in Albania.

“This new addition shows the confidence of the airline in the Albanian market. The new aircraft will increase capacity and routes, offering more opportunities for passengers and supporting the growth of tourism and business in the region,” said Piervittorio Farabbi, CEO of Tirana airport.

While the new travel lines from Tirana to Thessaloniki start on August 14. Flights will be 4 times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

While the other two routes to Bremen, Germany and Valencia, Spain will be operational from December 19, 2023. In addition, Wizz Air will create dozens of new jobs and is expected to attract more visitors to Albania, boosting tourism and creating new business opportunities for local companies.