Tirana travel guide

Tirana Tourism | Tirana Guide

You're Going to Love Tirana

With 374 801 inhabitants, Tirana is the most populous city in Albania. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tirana has to offer.

When to visit Tirana

Tirana in December
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tirana in December
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tirana

Plane

When flying to Tirana, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tirana from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Tirana is to pick up a car hire from Sarandë, which is about 162 km from Tirana. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Alamo, among others, in Sarandë.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Tirana. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Tirana takes 314 km and will cost you around £16. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £44 for a journey of 1642 km. Tirana’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Tirana, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tirana from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Tirana is to pick up a car hire from Sarandë, which is about 162 km from Tirana. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Alamo, among others, in Sarandë.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Tirana. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Tirana takes 314 km and will cost you around £16. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £44 for a journey of 1642 km. Tirana’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Tirana

Airlines serving Tirana

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (147 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (402 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tirana

From 5-star hotels such as the Rogner Hotel Tirana to great affordable options like the Tirana Marriott, Tirana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tirana

Most booked hotels in Tirana

Best Western Premier Ark Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Rogner Hotel Tirana
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Tirana International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£55+

Hiring a car in Tirana

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £31 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £31 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.