TIRANA, December 26 – November marked another positive month for Tirana International Airport, confirming its role as Albania’s main air gateway and a key regional hub.

During the month, the airport handled 765,890 passengers and operated 4,490 flights to 67 destinations in 21 countries. Passenger growth reflected continued tourist demand beyond the summer season and the expansion of air connections.

According to Tirana International Airport data, the most frequented destinations remained Milan, London, Rome, Bologna, and Pisa, underlining strong links with major European markets.

Air traffic performance closely followed the positive trend in tourism, which showed pronounced seasonality in the third quarter of 2025.

In the first 11 months of the year, entries of foreign nationals into Albania reached around 12 million. The figure increased compared to 2024 and previous years. Data show steady growth since 2021, a trend expected to continue.

Overnight stays also rose year on year. In 2025, tourists stayed in Albania for an average of nine days. The increase reflected a broader tourism offer and more diversified products.

From an economic perspective, accommodation and related hotel and restaurant activities made a significant contribution to gross domestic product. The sector grew by 16 percent in nominal terms and 3.43 percent in real terms in the first nine months of 2025.

Tourism performance also appeared in balance of payments data. In the nine-month period, services generated about 6.5 billion euros, up 14 percent. Travel services also rose by 14 percent, producing 4.4 billion euros in revenue.

Economic growth this year relied mainly on the services sector, especially tourism and travel. Tirana International Airport continued to play a key role in linking Albania with international markets.

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