Sheshi Skënderbej
Tirana's central square, with the equestrian statue of Skanderbeg and the city's main buildings around it.
Tickets →Tirana, Albania
Tirana: airports, things to do and where to stay
Tirana, the capital of Albania, is a lively, colourful city, with buildings from the Italian and communist eras, a large central square, the Blloku district and Mount Dajti just a few kilometres away.
Tirana airports
From the airport to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza airport is about 13 km from central Tirana.
Autobús del aeropuerto
An airport bus service links the terminal with central Tirana. It is worth checking the operator's current timetable.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside arrivals. The ride to central Tirana takes about 30 min; it is wise to confirm the fare before getting in.
Tirana
Things to do in Tirana
Xhamia e Et'hem Beut
A 19th-century mosque with frescoes of flowers and landscapes inside, beside Skanderbeg Square.
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Piramida e Tiranës
A pyramid-shaped building from the communist era, once a museum and now a cultural and tech space, with steps you can climb.
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Dajti Ekspres
The cable car up Mount Dajti, with views of Tirana and the mountains from the top.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Tirana?
Tirana is served by Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA).
How far is the airport from central Tirana?
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza airport is about 13 km from central Tirana.
How do I get from the airport to central Tirana?
From Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza airport you can take Autobús del aeropuerto (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Tirana?
Highlights of Tirana include Sheshi Skënderbej, Xhamia e Et'hem Beut, Piramida e Tiranës, and Dajti Ekspres.
Photo credits
- Sheshi Skënderbej: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Xhamia e Et'hem Beut: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Piramida e Tiranës: BBB2021, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dajti Ekspres: Roy r lindman, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons