Direct flights from Tirana International Airport

Tirana International Airport

Tirana International Airport (TIA, ICAO: LATI) is the main international airport serving Albania. Situated 6 nautical miles (11 kilometres; 6.9 miles) northwest of Tirana in Durres County, this facility provides service to surrounding cities as well as Durres itself.

At its height, this airport served by 81 airlines from 21 countries worldwide - such as Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, Albawings, Alitalia Blue Panorama Airlines British Airways EasyJet Edelweiss Air Eurowings Jetairfly Lufthansa Norwegian Pegasus Turkish and Wizz Air are some of the airlines.

TIA Airport serves 2,083,295 passengers annually and ranks seventh busiest among Balkan airports. International routes serve Milan, Rome, London and Istanbul on a regular basis.

Competitive incentive programs are driving traffic development, and the modern, spacious terminal is of superb design. It provides comprehensive passenger, commercial flight transportation and logistic services as well as shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and supermarket facilities in addition to car parking facilities and an outstanding WiFi network.

To reach the city center from TIA, take either public bus line 2 or taxi; for an alternative experience, rent or reserve a private car and book a transfer service directly into its heart.

Currency Exchange

When traveling to Albania, it's advisable to bring some euros or pounds cash with you to save money on currency conversion at the airport. There, exchange rates tend to be very expensive with high withdrawal fees attached; instead try exchanging some of your cash at a currency exchange agency in the city so as to avoid high fees at the airport and save time in the long run.

How to Get From Tirana International Airport to Tirana Center in Albania

If you are visiting Albania and would like to travel from Tirana International Airport into Tirana center, there are various modes of transport you can utilize: bus, taxi, private transfer and rental car services.

Tirana Airport to City Center Transportation by taxi is the fastest and most comfortable method. Taxis operate around-the-clock and a one-way trip can take between 20-25 minutes depending on traffic and distance. Fares usually range between EUR20-25 depending on conditions such as traffic.

LU-NA shpk mes The LU-NA shuttle bus connects Tirana International airport with Skanderbeg Square in Tirana's center city and offers an economical means of reaching many attractions such as National Museum, the National Theater of Opera and Ballet and Ethem Bey Mosque.

One fare in Tirana costs 400 Albanian Lek and can be purchased directly from your driver upon arriving or departing the airport, and used as many times as you like during your visit to Tirana.

From the airport to the city there are multiple bus routes, all departing outside the terminal building. One example is Rinas Express which runs hourly between 06.00 am and 24.00.

Tirana airport to the city by train takes roughly 30 minutes. The train station is 17 kilometers away and costs roughly 2 euros to access.

Renting a car at the airport will save time and money. Choose between various rental companies like Hertz or Sixt for optimal convenience.

Alternative transport options from the airport to your accommodation might include private transfers; while this might be more costly than using taxis, they can save time when it comes to navigating a foreign city.

Durres From Tirana, Durres can be reached using the SH2 motorway which is 19 kilometers away from Tirana airport. Travel time on this route takes roughly 30 minutes and costs an approximate 300 Albanian Lek fee.

Vlore

To reach Vlore from Tirana, take the SH60 motorway which is approximately 40 kilometres away and costs roughly 500 Albanian Lek per hour of travel time.

From Tirana airport to Sarande, take the SH2 Durres-Sarande road. This will lead you directly to Albania's main port for ease of navigation and is very straightforward.

If you want to rent a car at Tirana airport, make sure that you contact your preferred rental company prior to leaving. Hertz, Europcar and Avis all provide affordable vehicles. Alternatively, there may also be dealers selling vehicles there offering rental options.

Tirana International Airport Amenities & Services

Tirana International Airport provides numerous amenities and facilities that may surprise and impress travellers, both veteran travellers as well as newcomers alike. Our helpful guide can assist in finding what awaits at this small yet fully-equipped international terminal, including lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options and nearby hotels - among many other places and activities!

Reaching Tirana City Centre from Tirana Airport Take the LU-NA shpk shuttle bus for an efficient and quick journey between Tirana airport and city centre, lasting roughly 25 minutes at an affordable single fare costing EUR20.

Car Rental at Tirana International Airport

Tirana International Airport offers car hire services provided by Avis, Sixt, Hertz and Europcar.

Taxis are also available to transport passengers from the airport into the city center, with travel time being approximately 17 km and taking around 30 minutes.

Hotel Airport Tirana

This 4-star property, conveniently situated next to Tirana International Airport and providing free on-site parking and shuttle service for airport passengers, boasts free on-site dining at its restaurant as well as offering complimentary on-demand airport shuttle service.

Tirana International Airport Amenities & Services Tirana International Airport serves European flights through its small passenger terminal. Amenities at this international airport include duty-free shops, ATMs, restaurants, a business lounge and newsagents.