Wizz Air will launch a new direct route from Stockholm Arlanda Airport ahead of the summer program of 2026, this time to Tirana in Albania. The new route will be operated four times a week, starting on the 2nd of March 2026.

As one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe, Wizz Air continues to invest in the Swedish market by adding Tirana in Albania to their overall offer from the Stockholm Arlanda Airport. This is the fourth route Wizz Air operates from the airport, further strengthening Stockholm’s connectivity to eastern Europe.

– Wizz Air’s investment in additional direct routes from Stockholm Arlanda Airport is a clear sign of the continued high demand for international travel. Wizz Air has a longstanding presence at Swedavias airports and plays an important role in connecting Sweden to well-established markets in eastern Europe, says Elizabeth Axtelius, Director Aviation Business at Swedavia. Swedavias main goal is to increase the connectivity and facilitate for people to meet, whether it is for business, leisure or to visit family and friends and Wizz Air is an important part of this.

 – This new route from Stockholm to Tirana reflects our ongoing commitment to offering passengers convenient and affordable travel options, says Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale, Corporate Communication Manager at Wizz Air. Through our Customer First Compass initiative, we continue to place travelers at the heart of everything we do, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey from booking to arrival. We are excited to expand our network in Northern and Eastern Europe, creating a direct link between Sweden to the Albanian’s vibrant capital. This new service will provide more opportunities for Swedish travelers to explore Tirana’s historic squares, lively festivals, and surrounding natural beauty, while welcoming Albanian passengers to discover Stockholm’s stunning landscapes and Nordic charm. We are grateful to the growing number of travelers who choose Wizz Air and with many more exciting destinations to come, we say: Let’s Wizz!

Starting on March 2^nd, 2026, Wizz Air will operate Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) – Tirana (TIA) four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, using a A321 aircraft with a seat capacity of 209. 

For further information, please contact Swedavia’s press service at +46 (0) 109 01 00 or press@swedavia.se

About Wizz Air

Wizz Air operates a fleet of 241 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 62.8 million passengers in 2024. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world’s top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency, and named Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards in 2019 and in 2023. Wizz Air has also been recognized as the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” within 2021-2023 and “Best Airline for Carbon Reduction” by World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2024. Wizz Air also received “EMEA’s Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year” by the CAPA-Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2024.

All Wizz Air flights are operated on Airbus A320 aircraft with 180 seats, Airbus A320neo with 186 seats, A321 aircraft with 230 seats and Airbus A321neo aircraft with 239 seats.

Source: cision