TIRANA, March 2 – Tirana International Airport (TIA) continues to expand its airline network, strengthening its role as a strategic gateway for Albania.

AJet officially started operations in Albania with the new Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen–Tirana route. This marks an important step in strengthening air connections between Albania and Turkey.

The route will offer five weekly flights in March. Starting in April, AJet will operate daily flights, with up to 14 flights per week during the summer season.

Three airlines now serve the Tirana–Istanbul route: Turkish Airlines, AJet (a Turkish Airlines branch), and Pegasus.

According to statistics from the Airports Council International, TIA welcomed 11.6 million passengers in 2025, an 8.7% increase compared with 2024.

In 2025, TIA added 15 new destinations and partnered with seven new airlines.