Official white and green taxis on Level 0 with a taximeter starting from 15-20 € to Tirana city. Fixed-price Kiwitaxi private transfer from 35 € with an English-speaking driver waiting for you on arrival.
Tirana Airport has an official taxi rank on Level 0 (Arrivals), at the terminal's main exit. Tirana's taxis are white and use a taximeter regulated by Federata Shqiptare e Taksive (the Albanian Taxi Federation). Rates are transparent and clearly posted inside the vehicles.
Alternatively, the private Kiwitaxi transfer offers a door-to-door service with a guaranteed fixed price in euros. The driver waits for you on arrival with a sign bearing your name, speaks fluent English, and the vehicle is clean and recent (maximum 7 years old).
Tirana's official taxis are regulated by Federata Shqiptare e Taksive (the Albanian Taxi Federation) and use a taximeter with a base fare + cost per km. The day rate (T1, 06:00-22:00) has a base cost of 4 € + 1.30 €/km. The night rate (T2, 22:00-06:00, weekends and holidays) has a base of 5 € + 1.55 €/km. Surcharges: 1 € for bulky luggage, 4 € for airport exit (included in the price).
Taxis are the most popular option for Italian tourists looking for a quick transfer to central Krujë or downtown Tirana. The main operators are Federata Shqiptare e Taksive (the Albanian Taxi Federation) and affiliated private taxis. All cars accept cash, and most also accept credit cards (confirm before boarding).
The main advantage of the Kiwitaxi private transfer is the price predictability in euros, with no taximeter surprises. The driver monitors your flight in real time and adjusts for delays at no extra charge. The service is available 24/7, ideal for night flights landing after 11:00 PM when the public taxi applies the higher night rate.
Comparison of indicative prices by destination. Taxi rates are based on the official Federata Shqiptare e Taksive (Albanian Taxi Federation) taximeter (day rate T1 and night rate T2). Transfer rates correspond to Kiwitaxi's Economy category.
| Destination | Distance | Duration | Taxi (T1) | Private transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana city center | 11 km | 20-25 min | 20-25 € | from 30 € |
| Durrës (Durazzo) | 30 km | 30-40 min | 30-40 € | from 38 € |
| Krujë (castle) | 16 km | 20 min | 18-22 € | from 43 € |
| Golem / San Pietro Beach | 40 km | 45 min | 40-50 € | from 43 € |
| Shkodra (Scutari) | 85 km | 1h 15min | 70-85 € | from 89 € |
| Berat (UNESCO museum city) | 115 km | 1h 50min | 100-120 € | from 84 € |
| Vlorë (Valona) | 150 km | 2h 15min | 130-160 € | from 104 € |
| Sarandë (Saranda) | 295 km | 4h 30min | 260-310 € | from 182 € |
| UNESCO Gjirokastër | 245 km | 3h 45min | 220-260 € | from 143 € |
| Pogradec (Lake Ohrid) | 150 km | 2h 30min | 130-160 € | from 104 € |
| Korçë (Coriza) | 190 km | 3h | 170-200 € | from 137 € |
| Elbasan | 65 km | 1h 10min | 60-75 € | from 53 € |
| Lezhë | 60 km | 55 min | 55-70 € | from 78 € |
| Pristina (Kosovo) | 260 km | 3h 15min | 230-280 € | from 208 € |
| Skopje (North Macedonia) | 280 km | 4h | 250-300 € | from 312 € |
| Ohrid (Macedonia) | 175 km | 3h | 180-220 € | from 195 € |
| Podgorica (Montenegro) | 220 km | 3h 30min | 180-220 € | from 169 € |
| Tirana bus station | 11 km | 20 min | 20-25 € | from 30 € |
| Port of Durrës (ferries) | 32 km | 35 min | 32-42 € | from 38 € |
| Tivat (Montenegro, airport) | 210 km | 3h 20min | 230-280 € | from 208 € |
Kiwitaxi offers around fifteen vehicle categories suited to every travel profile: from honeymoon couples to large families, from groups of friends to business clients.
When booking your private transfer, you can add several options to customize your trip.
A taxi from the airport to Tirana city center costs approximately 15-20 € during the day (T1, 06:00-22:00) and 18-25 € at night (T2, 22:00-06:00, weekends and holidays). The price is calculated by taximeter, regulated by Federata Shqiptare e Taksive (the Albanian Taxi Federation).
A taxi to Durrës costs 25-30 € during the day and 30-36 € at night, taking 25 minutes. Alternatively, the private Kiwitaxi transfer starts from 45 € at a fixed price, or the L9 bus costs 4.20 €.
Most taxis accept cards, but not all. Confirm with the driver before boarding. Cash in euros is always accepted. The private Kiwitaxi transfer accepts cards and can be paid online or on the spot.
The private Kiwitaxi transfer starts from 42 € to Tirana city center, 40 € to Krujë, 41 € to Saranda, 47 € to Berat, 81 € to Durrës, 107 € to Pogradec, 156 € to Vlorë, 187 € to Skopje. Rates are fixed and in euros.
Booking is possible up to 24 hours before arrival. In high season (June-September) or for night flights, book 5-10 days in advance to guarantee availability.
The driver monitors the flight in real time using the flight number provided at booking. Arrival time is adjusted at no extra charge, with up to two and a half hours of free waiting time after landing.
After collecting your luggage and exiting the arrivals area (Level 0), the driver will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name. You'll receive a contact phone number for emergencies in your booking voucher.
A 7-passenger minibus (Hyundai H1, KIA Carnival) to Tirana city starts from 65-75 €, to Durrës from 80-95 €. Very good value per passenger compared to 2 separate taxis.