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Tirana Airport

General information

Tirana Airport is the only international airport in Albania, it is a small airport named after Mother Teresa. The airport is widely used by Albawings and Air Albania from Albania, the owner of the airport is China Everbright Limited.

Location

Where is Tirana Airport situated?

The only international airport in Albania is located northwest of Tirana in the village of Rinas. The highways SH1 and SH2 (Tirana – Durrës) are in close proximity to the airport, this makes Tirana Airport easily accessible from the north and west of the country.

How many terminals does Tirana Airport have?

Tirana Airport has a small terminal, divided into an Arrivals hall and Departures hall with 29 check-in desks. Upon arrival, you can withdraw money and buy a SIM card in the Arrivals hall. After the security check you will reach the 7 gates, where you will also find an airport lounge, duty free shop and two bars, one with a smoking area.

The new terminal of Tirana Airport was put into use in 2007, two years later in 2009 the terminal was expanded. Nowadays travellers are very enthusiastic about the small, but modern airport terminal.

Airport Map


Nearby airports

A good alternative for flying to or from Tirana Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Albania.

Airport Distance
Podgorica Airport (Montenegro) 112km
Tivat Airport (Montenegro) 137km
Pristina Airport (Kosovo) 168km
Skopje Airport (North Macedonia) 170km
Brindisi Airport (Italy) 171km
Dubrovnik Airport (Croatia) 174km

Transportation

Car

The distance from Tirana Airport to the centre of Tirana is 17 kilometres. By car, it takes 30 minutes to get to the centre of Tirana.

From TIA Airport to Tirana City centre by Car
17 km
30 min

Travel by car

Public transport

It is possible to travel to and from Tirana Airport by public transport. Visit the Tirana Airport transportation page for the possibilities.

Public transport

Bus services

You can also choose for an airport express bus service at Tirana Airport. Learn more about your travel options, travel time and where to buy tickets.

Bus services

Taxi transfer

A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Tirana Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Tirana is about ALL 2500.-. Book your taxi at Tirana Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.

From TIA Airport to Tirana City centre by Taxi
17 km
30 min
ALL 2500.-

Book a taxi

Car rental

At Tirana Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Hertz, Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Thrifty (The Hertz Corporation), Sixt, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, National (Enterprise Holdings), Alamo (Enterprise Holdings) and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.

Airport parking

Tirana Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!

Book your parking space

At the airport

Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Tirana Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Tirana Airport.

Services

Flights

Departures and arrivals

Looking for departure times and/or arrival times? Find the latest flight status information for flights departing from and arriving at Tirana Airport.

Flight tickets

Looking for a cheap flight? Use our flight search engine to find and book cheap flights from and to the airport.

Which airlines fly from and to Tirana Airport?

We offer you a list of airlines at Tirana Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:

  • Albawings
  • Air Albania
  • Wizz Air
  • SkyUp Airlines
  • easyJet

Accommodations

Hotels near the airport

Looking for the best hotels near Tirana Airport? We have selected the best hotels near the airport in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.

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Hotel Airport Tirana, Rinas

Located right in front of the Tirana International Airport, Hotel Airport Tirana is a modern 4-star hotel. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a conference centre. Free on-site parking and free airport shuttle service are provided.

family

Best Western Premier Ark Hotel, Rinas

Best Western Premier Ark Hotel is located in front of the Tirana Airport and provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi access. The hotel's restaurants Shija and Ark Gourmet serve Mediterranean cuisine and traditional Albanian...

budget

Hotel Jurgen, Rinas

Located just next to the Tirana International Airport, Hotel Jurgen offers an on-site Italian restaurant with a spacious terrace. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The rooms are air-conditioned and provide a flat-screen TV.

Hotels in Tirana

Looking for the best hotels in Tirana? We have selected the best hotels in the city in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.

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The Rooms Serviced Apartments Tirana, Tirana

Featuring a spa & wellness centre, The Rooms Serviced Apartments Tirana offers free WiFi and apartments with modern furnishings. This property is located in a prestigious area of Tirana only 1.2 km from the city centre.

luxury

Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana, Tirana

Offering a spa centre, sauna and hot tub, Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana is situated in Tirana in the Tirana County Region, 200 metres from Skenderberg Square. The guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or have a meal at the restaurant.

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New W Hotel, Tirana

Located in wider Tirana centre, New W Hotel is 1.5 km from the locally popular Blloku area, packed with boutiques and cafés. The hotel offers free WiFi access. Free private parking is available on site. All the rooms are spacious and air conditioned.

Things to do

It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Tirana Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!

Ticket

Shkodra from Tirana: Day Tour of castle, city & Skadar Lake

Discover the culture and sights of Shkoder, one of the most fascinating cities in Albania.

Activity

Tirana Walking Tour

Discover the city of Tirana on a guided walking tour. Admire its high-rise architecture and redesigned public spaces as you learn about its history.

Tour & transport

Shkodra from Tirana: Day Tour of castle, city & Skadar Lake

Discover the culture and sights of Shkoder, one of the most fascinating cities in Albania.

Reviews

  10 reviews

Have you visited Tirana Airport lately? So far, 10 airport passengers have written an airport review about Tirana Airport. This airport has an average score of 1 out of 5. Provide other airport travellers with essential airport information and tell us about your airport experience.

Latest airport reviews

Saimir Bega
12 months ago
★★★★☆

Lovely little airport, everything is nearby, not great for shopping but great for fast entry and exiting! Passport control is fast also recently spotted a self passport check, car rental options on site, taxi drivers at the entrance/exit, few coffee and snack shops at the entrance also at the departure hall, espresso cafe is wonderful in Tirana airport.

Charles
1 year ago
★★★☆☆

It's not a bad little airport, there aren't any gates so you walk from the plane into a bus which shuttles you to the airport entry. Immigration is good, no over the top hi tech to navigate, has a phone shop and KFC and coffee shop on site as well as Atms. The taxi drivers are keen to pick you up out front and take you into Tirana which they charge around 3000 lek.. All in all a reasonable if not small airport.

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