Tirana International Airport

Tirana Airport (TIA), also known as Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza or Rinas International Airport, is the biggest airport in Albania. It serves around 2 million passengers yearly. The airport is a hub for Air Albania and has other major airline flights, like Ryanair, WizzAir, and Transavia.

Front view of the main terminal at Tirana Airport, with buses parked outside and blue skies above.

Tirana Airport Services

Tirana Airport Duty-Free

Tirana Airport Duty-Free

Tirana International Airport has a curated selection of duty-free products you can buy without VAT tax. The selection includes local and international liquors, perfumes, and other luxury products you can get at a discounted rate. The duty-free store is at the departure gates, opposite Gate 3.

Tirana Airport Business Lounge

Tirana Airport Business Lounge

Special Assistance

Special Assistance

WiFi at Tirana Airport

WiFi at Tirana Airport

Tirana Airport Parking

Tirana International Airport provides a total of 1,000 parking spaces, half of them covered and half of them uncovered. There is just one tier of parking and a Kiss& Fly zone.

Parking

Starting from €2 (ALL 196.46) each hour.

Covered or uncovered depending on the availability.

Kiss&Fly

First 4 minutes for free.

Payment starts at €3 (ALL 294.69) for 10 minutes.

Live Arrivals

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Live Departures

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Terminal Information

There is only one terminal at Tirana International Airport. It consists of one level divided into Arrivals, Departures and a Public Area, with only six Gates. 

Terminal 1

Terminal 1

Terminal Information

Transportation options from and to Tirana Airport

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By Bus

By Bus

Lu-Na offers a public shuttle service for €4 (ALL 392.92) from Tirana to Rinas Airport and vice versa. The ride takes 30 minutes.

*The bus line operates 24/7 with varying frequencies.

By Taxi

By Taxi

Depending on traffic, the trip from Tirana International Airport to the city’s center takes 20-25 minutes and costs roughly €20 (ALL 1,964.60).

*You can also book your Tirana Airport taxi or a private transfer for a seamless experience.

By Car

By Car

The car ride from Tirana to Rinas Airport takes approximately 20 minutes.

*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination​ and traffic.

More connections from Tirana Airport

By bus

Several shuttle bus services connect Tirana Airport with other cities in Albania, like Durres, Fier or Vlore.

By taxi

Tirana Airport – Nearby Hotels

There are several hotels near Rinas Airport to make your transfer the quickest ever.
Hotel Airport Tirana

Hotel Airport Tirana

Opposite the terminal
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Best Western Premier Ark Hotel

Best Western Premier Ark Hotel

Opposite the terminal
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Practical Information

Opening Hours

Tirana Airport is open 24 hours a day.

Duty -free stores & Food and Drink: 07:00-22:00

Recommended Arrival Times

2 hours for all international flights

Airport Codes

Tirana Airport Code: TIA

ICAO code: LATI

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Call center: +355 69 70 81 800

Lost & Found: +355 069 20 66626 or at  lost&[email protected] 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tirana Airport?

Tirana International Airport is located 17 kms outside Tirana, the capital of Albania. It takes just 20 minutes by car to reach the center.

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