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TIA Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa

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Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) serves Tirana, about 13 km northwest of Tirana. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATATIA
ICAOLATI
ServesTirana
From centre13 km
Non-stop18
Airlines13
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Elevation38 m

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The airport in numbers

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa — facts & history

We pulled Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 7.3M passengers in 2023.

Passengers / year
7.3M
as of 2023
Elevation
38 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2005–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa to Tirana

Tirana (TIA, Rinas / 'Mother Teresa') is Albania's only international airport, about 17 km northwest of the centre. The Rinas Express bus runs to central Tirana hourly (around 400 ALL). A taxi is a flat fare of about 2,500 ALL (around €25).

There's no railway. For southern Albania (Sarandë, the Riviera) consider a rental car — the roads have improved a lot.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~19 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~27 minL1227–L1948
Private transfer~27 minfixed upfront
Car rental~27 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TIA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Durrës24 km51 minL2091–L3321
Shkodër75 km78 minL5993–L9518
Berat81 km85 minL6452–L10247
Vlorë107 km112 minL8441–L13406
Gjirokastër153 km161 minL11960–L18995
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~L1227–L1948 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Tirana ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 13 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Alitalia · Blue Panorama Airlines · Air One · Excel Airways · Adria Airways · Meridiana · Aegean Airlines · Turkish Airlines · British Airways · Lufthansa

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Tirana shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa to the centre of Tirana?
No rail. Tirana (TIA): the Rinas Express bus to the centre hourly, or a flat-fare taxi (~2,500 ALL). The airport is about 13 km northwest of Tirana, about 27 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa to Tirana?
Roughly L1227–L1948 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa?
Agree a price first or use a local app. For the south (Sarandë, the Riviera) rent a car.
What's the cheapest way from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa to Tirana?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail. Tirana (TIA): the Rinas Express bus to the centre hourly, or a flat-fare taxi (~2,500 ALL).
Can I get from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa into town without a car?
Yes. No rail. Tirana (TIA): the Rinas Express bus to the centre hourly, or a flat-fare taxi (~2,500 ALL). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa?
About 18 destinations, including Villafranca, Milano, Bologna, Venice. 13 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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