How to Get Between Tirana Airport and City Center and Beyond (2025)

There are 3 ways to get between the Tirana Airport and city center: bus, taxi, or rental car.

The Tirana International Airport (TIA) is where most people will enter Albania. From the Airport, most travelers will pass through Tirana, which is a hub for buses departing to all the other cities across Albania. If you’re staying a few dayr or more in Tirana, be sure to check out 23 Best Things to do in Tirana, Albania and Best Cafes in Tirana, Albania – Outdoor Patios (Personally Selected).

Navigating your way from Tirana International Airport to the city center — and beyond — is simple and easy once you know how to do it. This guide details the easiest and cheapest ways to travel between the Tirana Airport and the city center, and beyond.

From the Tirana Airport to City Center
- Bus
- Taxi
- Rental Car
From Tirana City Center to Airport
Minibus / Furgon
Rideshare/ Uber Not Available
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Albania Resources

From the Tirana Airport to City Center

Bus

tirana airport buses albania — Buses to city center at Tirana airport

The bus is the cheapest way to get to Tirana’s city center. It costs €4 per person for the 1 hour commute (with traffic, which there usually is).

Exit the airport and walk through the crowds of people waiting at Arrivals, towards the numerous stands of rental car businesses.

All the way at the end, the buses are lined up. You will see the destinations written on signs in the windshield. Confirm with the driver that you’re getting on the right bus to where you want to go before stowing your bags underneath or taking a seat.

You will pay for your ticket (in cash– Lek or Euro) to the driver enroute or upon arrival at your destination. You don’t need to worry about purchasing a ticket ahead of time.

They leave when they are full, or every hour.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available to take you around all cities in Albania including Tirana, Durres, Vlora, Sarande, and more. You can take a taxi from Tirana International Airport to the city center for €25. Taxis generally have meters, but you can also negotiate a price before getting in (recommended).

The main taxi companies are Taxi Lux, Blue Taxi, and Green Taxi – and you would call them like it’s the 90’s.

Rental Car

Dozens of rental car companies operate in Albania (“makine me qera” in Albanian). Upon exiting the Tirana Airport (Arrivals), as you walk outside through the crowds of people, the rental car stands are lined up along the right. It is advised to make reservations in advance, especially during the high season (June – August).

From Tirana City Center to Airport

bus to airport tirana albania — Location of bus stop from Tirana city center to Airport

The cheapest way to get to the Tirana airport from the city center is to take a bus. The buses depart to the east of Skanderbeg Square (google maps location) every hour on the hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The buses line up along a park and wait. They display large signs that say AIRPORT on the front.

The price is €4-6 per person. There is pretty much always traffic, so the drive usually takes about one hour.

You can also take a taxi to the airport, but this will cost around €30.

Minibus / Furgon

bus terminal tirana albania — Bus terminal in Tirana, Albania

The only available form of public transit to connect cities in Albania are minibusses (locally known as furgons). From the bus terminal in Tirana, you can take a minibus to all larger cities in Albania, to include Shkoder and Theth in the north, and Vlora, Sarande, Himare, and Ksamil in the south. Additionally, cities like Durres, Fier, Korce, and Permet have frequent routes as well.

Buses depart around every hour on the hour during the day. If you are in a time crunch and need to arrive by a certain time, confirm with the drivers ahead of time because the schedules vary by route.

You will pay for your ticket (in cash– Lek or Euro) to the driver upon arrival at your destination. You don’t need to worry about purchasing a ticket ahead of time.

Tickets cost between €4 and €10 per person depending on where you go.