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Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza

También conocido como: Tirana Airport, TIA Airport, Tirana International Airport, Rinas Airport, Mother Teresa Airport.

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Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
Código IATA
TIA
Código OACI
LATI
Ciudad
Tirana
País
Albania
Dirección
Rinas, Krujë Municipality, Durrës County, Albania
Coordenadas
41.4147, 19.7206
Zona horaria
Europe/Tirane
Terminales
One passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures on the ground floor

Sobre Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA), named after Mother Teresa, is the international airport for Tirana, the capital of Albania, and the main gateway for travelers to the country. It stands in the village of Rinas, about 17 km (11 miles) northwest of Tirana by road, close to the SH2 highway between Tirana and Durrës.

Low-cost airlines carry most passengers: Wizz Air and Ryanair both base aircraft here and fly to cities across Italy, Germany, the UK, Poland and the rest of Europe. Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Aegean, Air Serbia, British Airways and Vueling link Tirana with their hubs, and many seasonal and charter flights are added in summer. The airport handled about 11.6 million passengers in 2025.

All flights use one passenger terminal, opened in 2007 and extended several times since, with arrivals and departures on the ground floor and the gates airside.

From the airport, most travelers head into central Tirana, around Skanderbeg Square and the Blloku district, or west to Durrës and its beach hotels on the Adriatic. Others continue south to Vlorë, Berat, Sarandë and the Albanian Riviera, or north to Shkodër.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Tirana International Airport SHPK, owned by Kastrati Group since 2020

Passengers per year

About 11.6 million in 2025

Runway

One, 17/35, 3,000 m

Terminal

One passenger terminal, opened in 2007 and extended in 2009 and 2022

Airline bases

Wizz Air and Ryanair

Consejos de llegada a Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza

Albania is outside the EU and the Schengen area, so every international arrival goes through passport control. Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US, Canada and many other countries enter without a visa; e-gates opened in 2022 read Albanian, EU, UK, US and Canadian passports, and other travelers use the staffed desks. Lines can be long on busy summer afternoons, when many flights land close together.

Tirana has one terminal, so there is no terminal to choose: after baggage claim you walk through customs into the arrivals hall. ATMs, currency exchange desks and the car rental counters are in arrivals, and a supermarket and mobile phone shop there sell local SIM cards.

Outside the terminal, licensed yellow taxis with the airport logo wait at the taxi stand, and the Rinas Express bus leaves every hour for central Tirana. Pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the arrivals hall.

Albania is on Central European Time and uses the Albanian lek.

Transporte terrestre

The bus is cheapest into Tirana; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage, at night or for Durrës and the coast.

  • Rinas Express bus to Tirana

    LU-NA's airport bus runs around the clock, leaving every hour on the hour, and reaches its stop behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet near Skanderbeg Square in about 30 to 40 minutes.

  • Bus to Tirana's bus terminals

    LU-NA also runs hourly daytime buses between the airport and Tirana's South and North bus terminals, for connections to other Albanian cities.

  • Bus to Durrës

    Adis runs scheduled buses between the airport and Durrës several times a day, from morning until late evening; check the timetable on the airport website, as departures are spaced out.

  • Taxi from Tirana airport

    Licensed taxis, yellow with the airport logo on both sides, wait in front of the terminal around the clock and take about 20 to 25 minutes to central Tirana, depending on traffic.

  • Car rental

    International and local car rental companies have desks in the public arrivals area; book ahead in summer, when cars run short.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals hall, useful for families, groups, late arrivals and trips to Durrës or down the coast.

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Terminales

Passenger Terminal

The single terminal handles every scheduled and charter flight, Schengen and non-Schengen alike. Check-in, arrivals and departures are on the ground floor, with shops, duty free and the gates airside.

Aerolíneas y destinos

All airlines use the one passenger terminal. Seasonal routes are marked.

Aegean Airlines

Athens, Heraklion, Rhodes (seasonal)

AJet

Ankara, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen

airBaltic

Riga (seasonal), Tallinn (seasonal), Vilnius (seasonal)

Air France

Paris Charles de Gaulle (seasonal)

Air Serbia

Belgrade

Air Transat

Toronto Pearson (seasonal)

Austrian Airlines

Vienna

British Airways

London Heathrow

easyJet

Geneva, Lisbon (seasonal)

Eurowings

Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart (all seasonal)

flydubai

Dubai

LOT Polish Airlines

Warsaw Chopin

Lufthansa

Frankfurt, Munich (seasonal)

Norwegian

Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Oslo (all seasonal)

Pegasus Airlines

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya (seasonal)

Ryanair

Birmingham, Bologna, Bergamo, Dublin, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London Stansted, Manchester, Milan Malpensa, Naples, Pisa, Prague, Rome Ciampino, Treviso, Warsaw Modlin and more

Scandinavian Airlines

Copenhagen (seasonal), Stockholm Arlanda (seasonal)

Sky Express

Athens, Heraklion

SunExpress

Antalya (seasonal), Bodrum (seasonal)

Transavia

Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Paris Orly (all seasonal)

Turkish Airlines

Istanbul

Vueling

Barcelona

Wizz Air

Barcelona, Bari, Berlin, Bologna, Budapest, Dortmund, London Gatwick, London Luton, Madrid, Milan Malpensa, Naples, Rome Fiumicino, Valencia, Vienna, Verona and more

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Wi-Fi

    Free wireless internet is available in the terminal.

  • ATMs and currency exchange

    ATMs and exchange desks are in the check-in hall and in arrivals.

  • Car rental desks

    International and local car rental companies have counters in the public arrivals area.

  • Supermarket and SIM cards

    A Conad supermarket and a Vodafone store are in arrivals; the Vodafone store sells local SIM cards.

  • Duty free

    Aelia Duty Free runs the duty-free shop airside, past security.

  • Shops and restaurants

    Cafés, bars and shops are airside, with a fast-food outlet landside near the entrance; most close late in the evening.

  • First aid

    A first aid facility is available in the terminal.

  • Families

    The terminal has a mother-and-child room and a children's play area.

  • Lost and found

    The airport's lost and found office handles items left in the terminal; for delayed or missing bags, contact your airline first.

Salas VIP del aeropuerto

  • Tirana Airport Business Lounge

    On the second floor of the terminal, on the departures side, open from an hour before the first departure until the last one. Frequent flyers and eligible guests enter free, and other passengers can pay to enter.

  • Private Terminal & Exclusive Club

    A separate private terminal offering VIP handling for passengers who book the service ahead through the airport.

Accesibilidad y asistencia al pasajero

  • Requesting assistance

    Ask your airline or travel agent when you book, or at least 48 hours before your flight. You can also call the airport on +355 4 2381 800, or ask at the information desk at the terminal entrance or at check-in.

  • Reduced mobility

    Assistance staff accompany you to signposted waiting points near the gate, and wheelchairs are available for passengers with temporary injuries. Drop-off spaces for passengers needing assistance are in P1.

  • Hearing and visual support

    Passengers with visual impairments are guided to the gate or onto the aircraft, and deaf or hard-of-hearing passengers get visual communication support at the gate.

  • Hidden disabilities

    Passengers with non-visible disabilities can ask for discreet support tailored to their needs.

  • Arrive early

    Passengers needing assistance should arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure, and earlier with a mobility aid to check in.

Estacionamiento

The airport has about 2,600 parking spaces in four parking lots, plus a short-stay drop-off zone.

P1

500 spaces, half of them covered, with drop-off spaces for passengers needing assistance.

P2

200 covered spaces.

P3

1,200 covered spaces, the largest parking lot.

Underground parking

700 covered spaces below ground.

Kiss & Fly

A short-stay zone for dropping off and picking up passengers, charged after the first few minutes.

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Tirana airport from the city center?

Tirana airport is at Rinas, about 17 km (11 miles) northwest of the city center by road. A taxi takes about 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic, and the Rinas Express bus takes about 30 to 40 minutes to its stop behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet, near Skanderbeg Square.

Is Tirana airport the same as Rinas or Mother Teresa airport?

Yes. The airport's official name is Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Albanian for Mother Teresa, and it stands in the village of Rinas, so many people call it Rinas Airport. Its code is TIA. It is the airport for Tirana and the main international gateway to Albania.

Is there a bus from Tirana airport to the city?

Yes. The Rinas Express bus, run by LU-NA, leaves the airport every hour on the hour, 24 hours a day, for central Tirana. It stops behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet, near Skanderbeg Square, after about 30 to 40 minutes. LU-NA also runs daytime buses to Tirana's South and North bus terminals.

How do I get from Tirana airport to Durrës?

Adis runs scheduled buses between the airport and Durrës several times a day, from morning until late evening; the timetable is on the airport website. Durrës is about 37 km away, roughly 40 minutes by road on the SH2 highway, so a taxi or pre-booked car is quicker and goes straight to your hotel on the beach.

How many terminals does Tirana airport have?

Tirana has one passenger terminal, opened in 2007 and extended in 2009 and 2022. It handles every flight, Schengen and non-Schengen alike, with check-in, arrivals and departures on the ground floor. All arriving passengers exit into the same arrivals hall.

Which airlines fly to Tirana?

Wizz Air and Ryanair carry most passengers and both base aircraft at Tirana, flying to cities across Italy, Germany, the UK and the rest of Europe. Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Aegean, Air Serbia, British Airways and Vueling serve their hubs, and many seasonal and charter flights are added in summer.

Where do I find a taxi at Tirana airport?

Licensed taxis wait in front of the terminal and at its pick-up area, 24 hours a day. They are yellow with the airport logo on both sides, and the airport advises using only these. The ride to central Tirana takes about 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.

Do I need a visa to fly into Tirana?

Many travelers do not. Albania is outside the EU and Schengen, and citizens of the EU, the UK, Canada and many other countries can visit visa-free for up to 90 days, while US citizens can stay up to a year. Holders of a used multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa are also exempt. Check the rules for your nationality before you fly.

Can I use euros at Tirana airport?

Albania's currency is the lek, and prices are set in lek. Euros are often accepted in tourist areas, but change is usually given in lek. ATMs and currency exchange desks are in both the check-in hall and the arrivals hall, so you can get lek as soon as you land.

Is there a lounge at Tirana airport?

Yes. The Tirana Airport Business Lounge is on the second floor of the terminal, on the departures side, open from an hour before the first departure until the last one. Frequent flyers and eligible guests enter free, and other passengers can pay to enter. The airport also runs a private terminal with VIP service.

Where can I park at Tirana airport?

Tirana airport has about 2,600 parking spaces in four parking lots: P1, P2, P3 and an underground parking garage, most of them covered. P3 is the largest, with 1,200 spaces. A Kiss & Fly zone in front of the terminal is for quick drop-offs and pickups only.

Is there a train from Tirana airport?

Not yet. An electrified railway linking Tirana, Durrës and the airport, with its own airport station, is under construction, and train service is planned to start in 2027. Until then, travelers use the airport bus, taxis, car rental or a pre-booked car to reach Tirana and Durrës.

What is the time zone at Tirana airport?

Albania is on Central European Time, UTC+1, the same as Italy and most of Western Europe. It moves to UTC+2 for daylight saving time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, so check your watch if you are arriving from the UK, Greece or Turkey.

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