Fact check: Is tirana airport more busy than sofia airport

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, we can only partially answer this question. While Sofia Airport served 7.92 million passengers in 2024 ^[1], none of the sources provide comparable passenger statistics for Tirana International Airport, making a direct comparison impossible ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual points need to be considered:

• Tirana International Airport serves as Albania's primary international airport and connects to over 50 destinations ^[3]
• While passenger volume is one metric of airport "busyness," other factors such as:

Cargo operations

Number of flights (not just passengers)

Seasonal variations

International vs domestic traffic ratios

could provide a more complete picture of airport activity, but are not addressed in the available sources.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question itself contains some problematic assumptions:

• It oversimplifies airport comparison by assuming "busyness" can be measured by a single metric
• While statistics exist for both airports ^[4], the lack of standardized reporting or direct comparisons in the sources suggests that different measurement methodologies might be used by each airport
• Various stakeholders might benefit from portraying either airport as "busier":

Regional tourism boards

Airport management companies

Airlines seeking route subsidies

Local governments competing for international investment

The available data only allows us to confirm Sofia's passenger numbers ^[1], while Tirana's specific figures remain uncited in the provided sources, making a definitive comparison impossible.