Tirana Nënë Tereza International Airport (TIA) is Albania's only international civil airport, operated by Kastrati Aviation Holding through TIA SHPK, 11 km from central Tirana and the gateway to the country and the entire Balkan region. In 2024 it handled over 11.6 million passengers.
Five practical options to reach central Tirana, Durrës, Krujë, Sarandë, Berat, Vlorë, Gjirokastër, the Albanian Alps and neighbouring towns. Compare prices and book online before you depart.
Over 50 models at the TIA terminal with Sixt, Hertz, Avis, Europcar, TIA Rental, Karruka, Capital Car Rental, RentFromLocals, Albania Airport Rent a Car. Cars from €17/day with free cancellation, no-credit-card and no-deposit options.
See the deals →Official TIA Taxi cabs with a fixed fare of €25-30 to central Tirana (instead of the meter). Private Kiwitaxi transfer with a fixed price from €23 and an English-speaking driver waiting for you on arrival.
Rates and booking →Official TIA parking with 2,600 spaces in total: P1 (500 spaces, covered) at €3-15/day, P2 and P3 (1,400 covered spaces) at €2-5/day, underground parking (700 spaces) at €3-15/day. Free Kiss & Fly for 5 min.
All parking options →Two economical options: the Rinas Express Bus to/from central Tirana (400 ALL = €4, 25-40 min, hourly 6:00 AM-10:00 PM), and private buses run by Kombinat and Plepa to Durrës, Sarandë, Pogradec. Service runs 7 days a week.
Timetables and routes →Check the real-time arrivals and departures board for Tirana Airport. Flight status, delays, flight number and airline automatically updated by Avionio.
Data is provided for informational purposes only. In case of delay or cancellation, check your airline's website. Dedicated pages: Tirana Airport arrivals · Tirana Airport departures.
Tirana Airport (IATA code TIA, ICAO code LATI) is located in the Rinas district, 11 km from central Tirana and about 30 minutes from Durrës, Krujë, Sarandë and Berat. It is the main gateway to Albania and the whole country.
The airport is operated by Tirana International Airport SHPK (TIA), the Albanian airport operator. Opened in 1919 by Pierre Latécoère on the Toulouse-Casablanca route, it is Albania's only international airport, the only one that has operated continuously since 1919. It was renamed Tirana International Airport in January 2007.
In 2025 it handled 8,500,000 passengers (+7.4% versus 2024), with 69,896 aircraft movements (2025). It is Albania's only civil airport after Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca, and is growing strongly in south-east Europe. It accounts for around 100% of Albania's international traffic (over 99%).
The airport is an operating base for Ryanair (the dominant carrier, with flights from Bergamo, Bologna, Rome-Ciampino, Pisa, Treviso, Naples, Milan-Malpensa), Ryanair (21.9% market share, operating base with 4 aircraft from 2026, flights from Milan-Malpensa, Bergamo, Bologna, Pisa, Rome-Ciampino, Catania, Treviso, Trieste, Lamezia, Verona, Trieste) and Air Albania (the flag carrier). Also active are easyJet, ITA Airways, Iberia, Volotea, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Transavia, Jet2.com, TUI Airways. Wizz Air and Ryanair both have operating bases in Tirana, the country's main low-cost carriers.
Tirana Airport has marked seasonality but operates year-round: traffic peaks between June and September, with over 200 flights a day at peak in the summer months (July-August), growing strongly post-pandemic. In low season (November-March) the number of flights decreases, but the main connections to Madrid, Barcelona, London, Manchester, Dublin and Amsterdam remain active.
Tirana Airport is 11 km from the centre of the Albanian capital. The Rinas Express bus is the cheapest option, while taxis and car rental offer maximum flexibility for exploring Albania and the Balkans.
| Mode | Destination | Duration | Price | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rinas Express Bus | Central Tirana (Skanderbeg Square) | 25-40 min | 400 ALL (€4) | Hourly 24/7 |
| Bus to Durrës | Durrës (Plepa, Station) | 35-45 min | 300-400 ALL | Several times a day |
| Van (furgon) | Krujë, Lezhë, Shkodra | 30 min - 1h 30 | 300-700 ALL | Variable |
| Intercity bus | Berat, Vlorë, Sarandë, Pogradec | 2h-4h 30 | 800-2,500 ALL | 2-4 times a day |
| Official TIA taxi | Central Tirana | 25-35 min | €25-30 | Always available |
| Private Kiwitaxi transfer | City-centre hotels/Albania | 25 min - 4h | from €23 | By reservation |
| Car rental | All of Albania and the Balkans | 25 min, 5h+ | from €15/day | By reservation |
Tirana Airport car rental lets you explore Albania freely: Durrës, Vlorë, Sarandë, the Albanian Alps (Theth, Valbonë), Lake Ohrid, Berat and Gjirokastër (UNESCO). For those arriving late or with bulky luggage, the official taxi or private Kiwitaxi transfer guarantees a stress-free arrival at your hotel.
Tirana Airport has a single modern terminal, fully renovated by the Hochtief consortium in 2007 and expanded in 2024-2025 with new gates D1-D14. The terminal is named after Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Nënë Tereza), and has a capacity of 8 million passengers a year, with expansion plans up to 12 million.
Spanish and based carriers: Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia Express, Volotea, Air Nostrum. Low-cost: Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Norwegian, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, Transavia. Traditional European: Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, SAS, Finnair, airBaltic, TAP Portugal, ITA Airways, Eurowings. Long-haul: Turkish Airlines (Istanbul), Pegasus (Istanbul-Sabiha), Air Cairo (Hurghada, seasonal), Saudia (Riyadh, seasonal via Vienna).
Two practical services for organising your arrival and departure: parking at the terminal or staying nearby before an early morning flight.
Three options: covered TIA P1 parking 50 m from the terminal (500 spaces), the cheaper P3 (1,200 spaces), and private off-site car parks with a free shuttle from €4-5/day.
See all parking optionsFor early morning flights: Parador de Tirana Golf (3.3 km from the airport), Hotel Plaza Del Castillo (3.5 km), AluaSun Costa Park (4.3 km), Hotel B&B Tirana Centro.
Coming soonTirana Airport can be reached via the A-7 motorway (Tirana-Cádiz) and MA-23 from Tirana city, and via the N-340 road from Rinas and central Krujë. The whole route is well signposted and free (no tolls).
Address: Rruga Nënë Tereza, 1504 Rinas, Tirana, Albania. GPS coordinates: 41° 24′ 53″ N, 19° 43′ 14″ E. TIA information service: +355 4 238 1800 (24 hours a day). For passengers with reduced mobility (special assistance service), contact your airline at least 48 hours before the flight.
The terminal is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check-in desks usually close 40 minutes before domestic flights and 1 hour before international flights. Most shops and restaurants are open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Tirana Nënë Tereza International Airport (IATA code TIA) is located in Rinas, 11 km from central Tirana. It is Albania's only international civil airport, directly connected to Durrës, Krujë, Sarandë, Berat, Vlorë.
There is only one airport in Tirana: Tirana Nënë Tereza International Airport (TIA), operated by Kastrati Aviation Holding through TIA SHPK. It is Albania's only international civil airport.
Ryanair lands at Tirana Airport (TIA), Albania's only airport. The airline operates direct flights from Milan-Bergamo, Rome-Ciampino, Bologna, Pisa and Naples, especially in high season.
Line 10 (L10) connects the airport to Tirana city in 15-20 minutes for €3.90. It runs every 15-30 minutes during high season.
Yes, international and local agencies are present at the arrivals terminal: Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Enterprise, TiranaCar.com, CarGest, All In Car Hire. Over 100 models can be booked online through Localrent from €25/day.