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Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Albania’s gateway
Albania’s main airport at Rinas, north-west of Tirana, with flights across Europe.
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About Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza lies at Rinas, about 17 kilometres north-west of the city centre, and is currently Albania’s only airport with scheduled passenger flights, linking the country with destinations across Europe. The Rinas Express bus runs every hour around the clock, a taxi takes about 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic, and a bus also links the airport with Durrës. There are 2,600 parking spaces, car rental desks, a business lounge and airside shops. In summer, allow extra time for security and passport queues.
Our take
- Hourly bus, 24/7
- Taxi 20–25 minutes
- Bus to Durrës
- Address
- Rinas, the Balkans
- Website
- tirana-airport.com
- Our city guide
- On our Tirana guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tirana International Airport (TIA) before you go.
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