Chair Airlines launches direct flights between Zurich and Tirana

On Thursday, July 09, 2026, Tirana International Airport (TIA) welcomed the inaugural Chair Airlines flight, marking the start of the airline’s operations at Tirana International Airport.

The new direct route between Zurich and Tirana will operate three days a week, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, offering more travel options for passengers traveling between Albania and Switzerland.

To mark the occasion, the first flight was welcomed at TIA with a traditional and symbolic ceremony celebrating the start of this partnership.

Chair Airlines is a Swiss leisure airline based in Zurich, operating a modern fleet of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft.

With the addition of Tirana to its network, the company is expanding its presence in the Balkans and offering passengers another direct flight option between Switzerland and Albania.

“This new route represents another important step in expanding Albania’s air links with Europe and reflects the growing demand for travel between Tirana and Zurich. We are pleased to welcome Chair Airlines to Tirana International Airport and look forward to a successful long-term partnership,” said Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operating Officer of Tirana International Airport.

Shpend Ibrahimi, Chief Executive Officer of Chair Airlines, said: “The launch of our new Zurich–Tirana route represents another important milestone in the continued expansion of our network. Albania is an increasingly important market for Chair Airlines, and this new route offers our passengers even more choice while further strengthening travel links between Switzerland and Albania. We are delighted to inaugurate this route together with Tirana International Airport and look forward to seeing it grow in the years ahead.”

With the arrival of Chair Airlines, Tirana International Airport continues to expand its network of airline partners and offer passengers ever more travel options, strengthening Tirana’s position as one of the most dynamic air hubs in the region.