TIRANA, January 6 – The airline “Chair Airline” will become the first to operate from Vlora International Airport. Direct flights between Vlora and Zurich will start on June 26, 2026, operating twice a week until October 23, 2026.

This marks an important step toward fully opening the airport and strengthening international air links, especially with Switzerland, a key market for tourism and family visits.

Valon Lluka, chief executive of Vlora International Airport, said the partnership opens a new chapter for the airport and regional development. He added that the airport aims to provide modern, high-quality travel services and that the new route is expected to boost tourism and the local economy.

Tickets for the Vlora-Zurich route are already available. The airport will welcome its first passengers and continue developing modern infrastructure for southern Albania.

Vlora International Airport covers 309 hectares and features a 3.2-kilometer runway designed for wide-body aircraft such as Airbus 330-340 and Boeing 777. A parallel taxiway of equal length will increase aircraft movement capacity. Located 10 kilometers north of Vlora, the airport will provide access to the southern coast and serve as a new gateway connecting Albania with other countries.

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