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Tuzla Airport anticipates handling 800.000 passengers in 2026 following the reopening of Wizz Air’s base late last year. The low cost carrier will further expand its operations with the stationing a second aircraft in Tuzla this March and the launch of a further six routes. The airport will also welcome two weekly charter services to Hurghada this summer, operated by Air Cairo and Nile Air respectively, as well as a new route from Zurich, to be maintained by Chair Airlines.

During 2026, Tuzla Airport plans to install lighting in the touchdown zone, which is the portion of the runway, beyond the threshold, where aircraft first contact the runway. Furthermore, it plans to carry out the installation of red side-row lights along the runway perimeter and

expand its apron from three to seven parking positions

During the first half of the year, Tuzla Airport has 426.980 available seats on scheduled services, representing a year-on-year increase of 173% or an additional 270.928 seats.