Arrival by Plane
Airports
Albania currently has two international airports:
- Tirana International Airport "Nënë Tereza" (TIA): Albania's main airport, 17 km northwest of Tirana. By far the most important airport — practically all international flights land here. Connections from Germany: Wizz Air (from Dortmund, Memmingen, Berlin), Lufthansa (from Munich, Frankfurt), Austrian Airlines (from Vienna with a stopover), Ryanair (seasonal). Flight time from Germany: 2–2.5 hours. Prices: From 50€ one-way with Wizz Air (early booking), 150–300€ return with Lufthansa.
- Kukës International Airport (KFZ): Small airport in the northeast, mainly intended for connections from Kosovo. Not very relevant for tourists.
- Vlora International Airport (planned): A new airport near Vlora (Riviera) is under construction and is expected to simplify access to the Riviera from 2027.
From Tirana Airport to the city center: The Rinas Express Bus runs hourly (250 Lek / 2.50€, 25 min) to Skanderbeg Square. Taxi: 2,500–3,000 Lek (25–30€), agree on the price beforehand! Some hotels offer shuttle services.