Overall8.4/10Easier to reach than about 80% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Airport buses run 24/7 hourly, making late/early flights manageable without expensive taxis.
- Official airport taxis are metered and regulated; look for the Auto Holiday Albania logo to avoid scammers.
- The Durrës-Tirana railway is under reconstruction with expected reopening in 2027; currently not viable for travel.
- Durres ferry port is 30-40 km away (30-40 min by transport); most Italy-Albania ferries depart from there, not directly from Tirana.
- Bus terminals are scattered outside the city center; the City Bus Terminal near Skanderbeg Square is most convenient for airport shuttles.
- Furgon minibuses (shared vans) to regional destinations are faster and more frequent than formal buses but less comfortable.
- Road conditions vary; hiring a car for day trips is common, but local driving is notoriously aggressive.
- Currency exchange at the airport is expensive; bring euros or use ATMs in the city instead.
Albania Italy Routes
- Cabin Options
- Available; start from €60 extra
- Vehicle Transport
- Cars can be transported
- Primary Departure Port
- Durrës (30-40 km from Tirana)
Operators
- Ventouris Ferries
- Grimaldi Lines
- Adriatica Lines
- Adria Ferries
- Grandi Navi Veloci
- Starlines
Key Routes
Bari
- From
- Durrës
- Frequency
- Multiple sailings per week, mostly overnight
- Journey Time Hours
- 8
Ancona
- From
- Durrës
- Journey Time Hours
- 14
Brindisi
- From
- Durrës
- Journey Time Hours
- 10
Brindisi
- From
- Vlora
- Journey Time Hours
- 5
Albania Greece Routes
- Route
- Saranda to Corfu
- Summer Frequency
- 4-8 daily sailings
Operators
- Finikas Lines
- Ionian Seaways
- Joy Lines
Fast Catamarans
- Cost Per Person
- ALL 2,700
- Journey Time Minutes
- 30
Conventional Ferry
- Cost Per Person
- ALL 2,400
- Journey Time Minutes
- 70
Day Trip Access
Nearby Destinations
Durres (Beach/port)
- Transport
- Bus, taxi, or car
- Distance Km
- 35
- Journey Time Minutes
- 30
Lake Ohrid
- Distance Km
- 150
- Journey Time Hours
- 3
Dajti Ekspres (Cable Car/nature)
- Transport
- Bus, taxi, or car
- Distance Km
- 25
- Journey Time Minutes
- 30
Shkoder
- Transport
- Bus
- Distance Km
- 120
- Journey Time Hours
- 2.5
Bus Terminals In Tirana
South and North Bus Terminal
- Location
- Near Casa Italia shopping center, outside city center
- Destinations
- Domestic cities throughout Albania
- Access From Center
- Taxi ~12-15 EUR or white buses from Skanderbeg Square
Tirana East Bus Terminal (TEG)
- Location
- TEG Shopping Centre, outside city center
- Destinations
- Domestic and international buses
- Access From Center
- Bus lines 2 or 8 from city center
City Bus Terminal
- Location
- Behind Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square area
- Destinations
- Airport shuttles and regional buses
- Notes
- Most accessible from city center
Regional Buses From Tirana
- Booking
- Online or pay cash at kiosk/driver
- Frequency
- Multiple daily departures for most routes
Destinations
- Durres
- Vlore
- Fier
- Shkoder
- Elbasan
- Kosovo
- North Macedonia
- Greece
Rail
- Status
- Severely limited; long-distance connections not practical for tourists
- Other Regional Routes
- Minimal service; Shkodra-Lac line ~40 km, one or two trains daily; poorly timed connections at Rrogozhina junction
- International Connections
- No direct international rail from Tirana; Greece's InterCity network (Thessaloniki) is nearest external rail option
Tirana Durres Line
- Status
- Currently closed; under redevelopment
- Historical Info
- Operated 1949-2013, then closed; rehabilitation contract signed 2021
- Reopening Expected
- Early 2027
- Description
- 38 km line connecting two major cities; being electrified with speeds up to 120 km/h planned
Airport
- Code
- TIA
- Name
- Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)
- IATA Code
- TIA
- Icao Code
- LATI
- Is Only Airport
- Yes
- Distance From City Center Km
- 11
- Description
- Albania's only airport, located about 11 km from Tirana city center.
Flight Routes
- Countries Count
- 34
- Destinations Count
- 109
Major Airlines
- Wizz Air Malta
- Ryanair
- Wizz Air UK
- Air France
- British Airways
- Turkish Airlines
Intercontinental
- Toronto (Air Transat)
- Middle East connections
Popular Destinations
- Milan
- London
- Rome
- Paris
- Dortmund
- Bari
Airport Ground Transport
Bus
- Operator
- Luna Travel (Rinas Express)
- Frequency
- Hourly, 24/7
- Payment Method
- Cash or online
- Cost Per Person
- ALL 400
- Journey Time Minutes
- 30
- Notes
- Service runs every hour around the clock from city center to airport and vice versa
Departure Points
- Behind Palace of Culture near Skanderbeg Square
Taxi
- Operator
- Auto Holiday Albania (official regulated)
- Availability
- 24/7 at airport rank
- Cost Per Trip
- ALL 2,500
- Journey Time Minutes
- 20
- Notes
- Fixed rates; yellow and black official taxis with company logo; confirm fare before traveling
Car Rental
- Daily Rate
- ALL 2,000
- Availability
- Available at airport
Airport To City Center
- Distance Km
- 11
- Travel Time Minutes
- 20
To Vlore
- Distance Km
- 150
- Bus Fare Approx
- ALL 600
- Journey Time Minutes
- 150
To Durres
- Bus Fare
- ALL 100
- Taxi Fare
- ALL 1,500
- Distance Km
- 35
- Journey Time Minutes
- 45
City Bus Within Tirana
- Lines Count
- 15
- Fare Per Trip
- ALL 40
- Operating Hours
- 06:00 - 23:00 daily
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