Ryanair has announced Albania will become the 37th country in its network when it starts flights to and from the country’s capital this winter.
Across Europe, it will offer 200 weekly flights and 17 new routes as part of its winter 2023 schedule, including Edinburgh, Stansted and Manchester links.
Announcing the news at Tirana airport, Eddie Wilson, Ryanair DAC chief executive, said: “We have worked closely with our partners here at Tirana airport to launch these 17 new routes and hope to strengthen the relationship over time as we work together to drive inbound tourism and connectivity to Albania.
“These routes will allow millions of visitors from major cities across Europe to experience the wonders of Albania, from the white sand beaches of the Albania Riviera to the historical architecture of Unesco site Gjirokastër, and lively nightlife in Tirana.”
Musa Kastrati, senior vice-president of Kastrati Group, said: “On behalf of Tirana International Airport, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Ryanair for their remarkable trust in the potential of the Albanian market.
“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.”
Pictured: Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania, by Andrii Lutsyk/Shutterstock