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TIRAnA InTeRnATIonAl AIRPoRT
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Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza is Albania’s international airport. It thus plays a decisive role for this Southeastern european country and is set to become one of its greatest assets. In view of the increasing interest in Albania on the part of tourists and investors and also of the large numbers of Albanians living all over the world, the modernization of this airport is vital for the country’s development and integration. With 15 airlines flying to 28 destinations, Tirana International Airport is Albania’s
gateway to the world. Since April 23, 2005, Tirana International Airport has been run by the concession company Tirana Airport Partners SHPK (TAP). This followed an international bidding process, which resulted in TAP being awarded a contract by the former owner, the Albanian Government, to manage and operate the airport for twenty years.
Within the framework of a BooT (Build, own, operate,
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Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza is Albania’s international airport. It thus plays a decisive role for this Southeastern european country and is set to become one of its greatest assets. In view of the increasing interest in Albania on the part of tourists and investors and also of the large numbers of Albanians living all over the world, the modernization of this airport is vital for the country’s development and integration. With 15 airlines flying to 28 destinations, Tirana International Airport is Albania’s
gateway to the world. Since April 23, 2005, Tirana International Airport has been run by the concession company Tirana Airport Partners SHPK (TAP). This followed an international bidding process, which resulted in TAP being awarded a contract by the former owner, the Albanian Government, to manage and operate the airport for twenty years.
Within the framework of a BooT (Build, own, operate,
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Transfer) concession agreed in October 2004, TAP is responsible for running the airport with all the rights of an owner and also for undertaking construction measures. At the end of the concession period, TAP will transfer the airport back to the state.
It was the enormous growth in passenger numbers since the 1990s which prompted the Albanian state to pave the way for the airport to be modernized and upgraded. Now,
with its broadly based expertise and experience, TAP has the task of ensuring that Tirana International Airport is brought swiftly into line with international standards. Oneyear after the commencement of the concession, great achievements have been made in this respect. This applies in particular to the safety and security standards prevailing at Tirana International Airport, as was confirmed by international organizations and experienced airline companies.
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TIRAnA AIRPoRT PART
Tirana Airport Partners (TAP) is a consortium owned by HoCHTIEF AirPort, one of the world’s leading private airport managers and investors, DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, a member of the KfW Banking Group specialized in the financing of corporate and infrastructure investments in Europe, and the Albanian-American Enterprise Fund (AAEF), founded in 1995 by the United States Congress to support Albania’s transition to a free market.
TAP is committed to ensuring safety and security, improving the level of customer service and the range of what is on offer at Albania’s only international airport, and to make it into one of the country’s most modern infrastructure facilities. Until 2007, the airport will be gradually modernized and expanded in line with growing demand. Currently, a new passenger terminal is being erected, the airport’s old terminal infrastructure is being refurbished and new car parking and cargo facilities are being established. A further expansion stage is likely to take place in 2009 in line with the development of the passenger traffic volumes.
ABoUT TAP
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TIRAnA AIRPoRT PART
Tirana Airport Partners (TAP) is a consortium owned by HoCHTIEF AirPort, one of the world’s leading private airport managers and investors, DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, a member of the KfW Banking Group specialized in the financing of corporate and infrastructure investments in Europe, and the Albanian-American Enterprise Fund (AAEF), founded in 1995 by the United States Congress to support Albania’s transition to a free market.
TAP is committed to ensuring safety and security, improving the level of customer service and the range of what is on offer at Albania’s only international airport, and to make it into one of the country’s most modern infrastructure facilities. Until 2007, the airport will be gradually modernized and expanded in line with growing demand. Currently, a new passenger terminal is being erected, the airport’s old terminal infrastructure is being refurbished and new car parking and cargo facilities are being established. A further expansion stage is likely to take place in 2009 in line with the development of the passenger traffic volumes.
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oRT PARTneRS
During this decisive period, the airport management can rely on the support and know-how of TAP’s three strong partners: HoCHTIeF AirPort GmbH, which has interests in five major airports around the world and which in Tirana is the strategic investor providing the necessary operational and management expertise; DeG – Deutsche Investitions- und entwicklungsgesellschaft and the Albanian-American enterprise Fund (AAeF), both of which contribute their financing experience.
TAP will offer Albania:• A world-class airport that will give Tirana a distinctive
identity in Southeast europe• Best practice management expertise and state-of-the-art
technologies• Stimulation of the local economy by engaging predominantly
local contractors and suppliers • Access to Western aviation and tourist markets • encouragement of the private sector by attracting further
foreign investment in Albania
47% 31.7% 21.3%
DeGDeutsche Investitions- und entwicklungsgesellschaft
Albanian-Americanenterprise Fund
(AAeF)
HoCHTIeF AirPortGmbH (HTA)
Tirana International AirportTirana Airport Partners
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TAP MISSIon
OUR MissiOn
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TAP MISSIon
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OUR MissiOn
The mission of TAP is to provide Albania with a prestigious international aviation facility offering efficient, safe and first-class service for passengers and airlines. For those visiting this country by air, the first and last impressions will be the capital’s well-managed airport.
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exPAnSIon AnD MoDeRnIzATIon
During the period until 2007, TAP will invest a total of 50 million euros in enlarging the airport and increasing its passenger-handling capacity. At the same time, a number of measures are ensuring that the services on offer meet international standards. The first changes implemented by Tirana Airport Partners in 2005 and early 2006 are already visible: safety and security measures have been intensified and the range of services has been extended. A new café, new shops and a newly designed business lounge nowenable passengers and other visitors to spend their time agreeably while waiting for flights.
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exPAnSIon AnD MoDeRnIzATIon
During the period until 2007, TAP will invest a total of 50 million euros in enlarging the airport and increasing its passenger-handling capacity. At the same time, a number of measures are ensuring that the services on offer meet international standards. The first changes implemented by Tirana Airport Partners in 2005 and early 2006 are already visible: safety and security measures have been intensified and the range of services has been extended. A new café, new shops and a newly designed business lounge nowenable passengers and other visitors to spend their time agreeably while waiting for flights.
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W TER MINAL
Core projects in the modernization program until 2007 are a new passenger terminal, a new cargo terminal with ancillary buildings and a seven-kilometer access road, which links the airport to the Tirana-Durres Highway. Construction work started very soon after the airport’s management was transferred to TAP. A start was made on May 6, 2005, with the laying of the foundation stone for the new terminal and for the new access road. The access road is due to be completed in 2007.
The new terminal will have an initial capacity of one million passengers per year, and can be further extended to
accommodate up to three million passengers. It is striking not only in terms of performance and functionality, but also on account of its fascinating architectural design prepared by Malaysian architect Hin Tan. The modern elegant terminal merges harmoniously with the green scenery of the mountainous landscape, expressing prosperity and development, while the abundance of glass ensures transparency and provides an inviting atmosphere. The new terminal building satisfies the most sophisticated demands and thus makes a marked contribution to the urban transformation of Albania’s capital city.
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What has now evolved into Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza was constructed between 1955 and 1957 and init ially operated under the name Rinas Airport. Itwas served by the airlines Aeroflot, Jat, Malev, Tarom and Interflug but the number of regular flights was extremely low. Between 1960 and 1978, following Albania’s break with what was then the Soviet Union, the country becamepolitically isolated. This naturally also impacted on theairport, where operations became increasingly restricted.
Between 1965 and 1974, some work was carried out to improve the airport facilities.
Further improvements followed in the period 1980-1990. In the wake of general technological developments in civil aviation worldwide, these were necessary to enable the airport to meet international requirements.
As a result of the political changes in eastern europe in 1989/1990, contacts between Albanian government
HISToRy oF THe AIRPoRT
1955-2006
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What has now evolved into Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza was constructed between 1955 and 1957 and init ially operated under the name Rinas Airport. Itwas served by the airlines Aeroflot, Jat, Malev, Tarom and Interflug but the number of regular flights was extremely low. Between 1960 and 1978, following Albania’s break with what was then the Soviet Union, the country becamepolitically isolated. This naturally also impacted on theairport, where operations became increasingly restricted.
Between 1965 and 1974, some work was carried out to improve the airport facilities.
Further improvements followed in the period 1980-1990. In the wake of general technological developments in civil aviation worldwide, these were necessary to enable the airport to meet international requirements.
As a result of the political changes in eastern europe in 1989/1990, contacts between Albanian government
HISToRy oF THe AIRPoRT
1955-2006
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officials and Eastern and Western European countriesincreased substantially.
For Albania, the period between 1992 and 2000 was one of great political and social transformation. This resulted in considerable growth in passenger numbers; more airlines started to use the airport. Facing the need for furtherdevelopment of the airport, Albania’s Council of Ministers issued an invitation to international investors to undertake the construction of a new terminal and other facilities and
also to assume responsibility for operating the airport. An international bidding procedure was initiated. This was won by TAP and on April 23, 2005, the consortium took over the management of Tirana International Airport.
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FACTS AnD FIGUReS
2,750 meters
1760/3560 (18/36)
785,000
41.414742 N,Runway length 2,750 meters
Runway width 45 meters
Runway orientation 1760/3560 (18/36)
ICAO category (Lighting System) I
ICAO fire and rescue coverage VII
Geographical coordinates 41.414742 n, 19.720561 e
Technical data
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FACTS AnD FIGUReS
2,750 meters
1760/3560 (18/36)
785,000
41.414742 N,Runway length 2,750 meters
Runway width 45 meters
Runway orientation 1760/3560 (18/36)
ICAO category (Lighting System) I
ICAO fire and rescue coverage VII
Geographical coordinates 41.414742 n, 19.720561 e
Technical data
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2,000 tons1760/3560 (18/36)
45 metersPassengers785,000
19.720561 EPassengers 785,000
Aircraft movements 15,400
Cargo 2,000 tons
Turnover EUR 12 million
Airport company personnel approx. 200
Personnel of all companies at the airport approx. 560
Statistics for 2005
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serVICe
How to get to the airport Tirana International Airport is located 25 kilometers outside Tirana, the capital of Albania. It is easy to reach via the Tirana-Durres Motorway, the four-lane road that connects these two main Albanian cities.
The easiest way to get to Tirana International Airport is by taxi. Taxi services are available in all Albanian cities and urban areas, with the main cities operating a call-service. The journey from Tirana to the airport takes 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Please note: We strongly recommend that passengers use only licensed taxis, which are yellow in color and haveappropriate identifying signs. At the airport, these park in front of the terminal.
ParkingNew parking spaces are available on the left of the existing access road to the airport and can be used by anypassenger arriving at or departing from the airport.
Car rental servicesCar rental services at Tirana International Airport areoffered by the operators listed below. Please inquire at the information offices of the operators in the arrivals area.
AVIsPhone: 00355 4 68 20 55 807E-mail: [email protected]
HertzPhone: 00355 4 255 028E-mail: [email protected]
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serVICe
How to get to the airport Tirana International Airport is located 25 kilometers outside Tirana, the capital of Albania. It is easy to reach via the Tirana-Durres Motorway, the four-lane road that connects these two main Albanian cities.
The easiest way to get to Tirana International Airport is by taxi. Taxi services are available in all Albanian cities and urban areas, with the main cities operating a call-service. The journey from Tirana to the airport takes 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Please note: We strongly recommend that passengers use only licensed taxis, which are yellow in color and haveappropriate identifying signs. At the airport, these park in front of the terminal.
ParkingNew parking spaces are available on the left of the existing access road to the airport and can be used by anypassenger arriving at or departing from the airport.
Car rental servicesCar rental services at Tirana International Airport areoffered by the operators listed below. Please inquire at the information offices of the operators in the arrivals area.
AVIsPhone: 00355 4 68 20 55 807E-mail: [email protected]
HertzPhone: 00355 4 255 028E-mail: [email protected]
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Airlines operating at Tirana International AirportAdria Airways www.adria-airways.com Phone 00355 4 272 666Albanian Airlines www.albanianairlines.com.al Phone: 00355 4243 600Albatros Airways www.albatrosairways.info Phone: 00355 4 274 747Alitalia www.alitalia.com Phone: 00355 4 230 023Alpi Eagles www.alpieagles.com Phone: 0039 04 997 93624Austrian Airlines www.aua.com Phone: 00355 4 235 029Belleair www.belleair.al Phone: 00355 4 240194 British Airways www.britishairways.com Phone: 00355 564 60000Club Air www.clubair.it Phone: 00355 4 239 982German Wings www.germanwings.com Phone: 0049 2203 1027 411Hemus Air www.hemusair.bg Phone: 00355 4 230 410Jat Airways www.jat.com Phone: 00355 4 251 033Malev Hungarian Airlines www.malev.hu Phone: 00355 4 234 163Olympic Airlines www.olympicairlines.com Phone: 00355 4 228 960Turkish Airlines www.turkishairlines.com Phone: 00355 4 234 902
Freight forwarders A&A international Phone: 00355 4 257 671Albanian Speed Phone: 00355 4 230 902DHL Phone: 00355 4 227 667 Durah Speed Phone: 00355 52 221635Transalbania Phone: 00355 4 229 727
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Tirana Airport Partners SHPKTirana International AirportRinas, TiranaAlbania
Phone: 00355 4 379 063/064Fax: 00355 4 379 065
Status: June 2006Changes may have occurred in the interim.