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 September
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tirana in September
Estimated hotel price
£55
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 2h 50m.

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

You can travel by bus to Tirana using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Tirana takes 2422 km and will cost you around £134. From Zurich, the ticket costs about £221 for a journey of 2977 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 2h 50m.

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

You can travel by bus to Tirana using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Tirana takes 2422 km and will cost you around £134. From Zurich, the ticket costs about £221 for a journey of 2977 km. Tirana’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Tirana

Airlines serving Tirana

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (397 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 £44 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)
£89+
Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Rogner Hotel Tirana
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Tirana International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+

Hiring a car in Tirana

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £28 per day, on average, or £83 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, 5% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £28 per day, on average, or £83 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, 5% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.