Photo shows AJet service display in modern terminal area in Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Istanbul, Türkiye, accessed on Dec. 31, 2025. (Adobe Stock Photo)
December 31, 2025 09:10 PM GMT+03:00
Turkish low-cost carrier AJet said Wednesday it will begin direct flights to Tirana from Istanbul and Ankara.
In a statement, the airline said fares for the new Istanbul–Tirana route will start at $35, with five weekly direct flights. “A brand-new journey from Istanbul to Tirana awaits you with AJet,” the carrier said.
An AJet Boeing 737 aircraft takes off from Dusseldorf Airport, Germany, October 2025. (Adobe Stock Photo)
Flights from Istanbul will begin March 2, 2026, operating five times a week. Services from Ankara will start March 5, with two flights per week.
According to the airline, Istanbul departures will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, while Ankara departures will run on Thursdays and Saturdays.
‘March is an ideal time to explore Tirana’
Promoting the new route, AJet said March offers favorable conditions to visit Tirana, citing lighter crowds and the approach of spring.
“March is an ideal time to explore Tirana in a calmer and more enjoyable atmosphere,” the airline said, adding that Skanderbeg Square and surrounding landmarks provide an opportunity to experience the city’s cultural character.
