Wizz Air Albania continues to expand its network from Tirana International Airport with the announcement of two new direct routes launching as part of its Summer Season 2026, further strengthening Albania’s connectivity with key European destinations.
The newly announced routes will connect Tirana directly with Kalamata, Greece, and Santander, Spain, expanding Wizz Air’s presence across Southern and Western Europe and responding to the growing demand for leisure and cultural travel. Kalamata will join the Wizz Air network as a new station, further broadening the airline’s footprint in Greece.
From Summer 2026, Wizz Air will operate a new direct service between Tirana and Kalamata, marking the launch of the airline’s operations at Kalamata Airport. The route will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with the first flight scheduled for 31 March 2026. In parallel, Wizz Air will introduce a new direct connection between the Albanian capital and Santander, also operating twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, with the first flight scheduled for 29 March 2026.
Tickets for both routes are now available on wizzair.com and via the official WIZZ app, with fares starting from ALL 2,490 for Kalamata and ALL 2,990 for Santander, allowing passengers to plan their Summer 2026 travel well in advance and benefit from affordable travel options.
Kalamata, located in the southern Peloponnese region of Greece, is known for its rich cultural heritage, Mediterranean coastline and proximity to historic sites such as ancient Messene and the Mani Peninsula. As a growing leisure destination, Kalamata attracts visitors seeking a combination of history, gastronomy and outdoor experiences, making it an appealing addition to Wizz Air’s expanding network in Greece and a new station for the airline.
Santander, situated on Spain’s northern coast in the Cantabria region, offers a blend of urban culture and natural landscapes, with its Atlantic beaches, historic city centre and access to the surrounding green coastline of northern Spain. The city serves as a gateway to the Cantabrian region and provides travellers with opportunities for both city breaks and nature-focused travel, strengthening Wizz Air’s connectivity between Albania and Spain.
Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale, Communications Manager at Wizz Air, stated: “Expanding our network from Tirana remains a key priority for Wizz Air. The launch of these two new routes reflects our continued commitment to offering affordable and convenient travel options while strengthening connectivity between Albania and important European destinations. We are pleased to provide our passengers with even more choice for Summer 2026. Let’s Wizz!”
With the addition of these new routes, Wizz Air continues to support tourism growth, regional connectivity and increased mobility, reinforcing Tirana’s position within the airline’s expanding European network. The airline currently offers a network of 63 routes to 61 cities in 20 countries from Albania, enhancing connectivity and travel options for both residents and visitors. In 2025, the airline operated almost 31,000 flights to and from Tirana, carrying over 6,5 million passengers, with 99.83% of the flights completed, one of the best rates in the industry. Since launching operations in Albania in 2017, Wizz Air has carried almost 20 million passengers, creating direct jobs for more than 500 crew members and supporting more than 16 thousand in related industries.
