Tirana International Airport (TIA)

Arriving passengers walk or are bused from the aircraft into the terminal for passport control, baggage collection, customs clearance, and entry into the main concourse.

• Deplane via jet bridge or apron shuttle bus directly to the terminal entrance.
• Proceed to border control counters for passport clearance by the Albanian State Police.
• Collect checked luggage from the designated carousel in the baggage claim hall.
• Clear customs control via the green channel if carrying no declarable items, or the red channel if carrying goods exceeding limits or currency of 10,000 EUR or more.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall where ground transport, ATMs, currency exchange, and car rental services are situated.

• 巴士

  Bus

  LU-NA airport express shuttle connects TIA to central Tirana (stopping near the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet at Skanderbeg Square).

  时长:

  Typically 30–45 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

  典型费用:

  Roughly 400 ALL (approx. 4 EUR) per single journey, payable in cash.

• 出租车

  Taxi

  Official licensed airport taxis operate from the marked taxi rank directly outside the arrivals exit.

  时长:

  Typically 25–40 minutes to central Tirana.

  典型费用:

  Roughly 2,000–2,500 ALL (approx. 20–25 EUR) following standard published fares.

• 租车

  Car Rental

  International and local rental car operators maintain desks inside the public arrivals concourse.

  时长:

  Typically 25–40 minutes drive via the SH60 and SH2 highways.

  典型费用:

  Varies by service provider, vehicle type, and seasonal demand.

TIA is a single-terminal regional airport and does not feature a dedicated airside international transit zone.

• Passengers transferring between flights must pass through passport control into Albania, retrieve checked luggage, and check in again at departures.
• Ensure appropriate entry visa or visa-exempt status for Albania prior to planning separate tickets.
• Allow at least 2 to 3 hours between self-connecting flights to accommodate border clearance and security screening.

Complimentary wireless internet service is provided across the terminal building.

• Select the official airport Wi-Fi network upon opening your device's network settings.
• Access requires accepting standard user conditions via a landing page portal.
• Local mobile telecommunications networks (4G/5G) cover the airport footprint.

The currency of Albania is the Albanian Lek (ALL), though Euros are widely accepted for major transport services.

• ATMs dispensing local currency are located in the main public arrivals area.
• Currency exchange counters operate within the arrivals hall.
• Cash is necessary for bus fares and small vendors, though electronic card payments are accepted in established retail units.

Basic dining and coffee options are available in both landside and airside sections of the terminal.

• Landside arrivals features small cafes offering hot beverages, snacks, and pastries.
• Airside departures contains additional cafes, quick-service eateries, and bar options.
• Payment can generally be made in Albanian Lek, Euros, or major credit cards.

A commercial lounge operates in the airside departures area after security screening.

• Provides comfortable seating, refreshments, light snacks, Wi-Fi, and charging points.
• Accessible to premium cabin passengers, eligible lounge membership holders, or via pay-per-entry.
• Located on the upper mezzanine tier of the departure area.

Hotel options are located directly adjacent to or within close proximity of the airport perimeter.

• Hotels such as Best Western Premier Ark Hotel and Airport Hotel Tirana are situated within a short walk or drive of the terminal.
• Walking time from the terminal exit to nearby accommodation ranges from 3 to 10 minutes.
• Central Tirana hotels can be reached in approximately 30–45 minutes by road.

Baggage reclaim carousels are located immediately following the border control area.

• Check overhead information screens to confirm the designated belt for your arriving flight.
• Report damaged or missing luggage to the representative desk in the baggage hall before exiting into the public concourse.
• Baggage carts are available inside the reclaim area.

Essential services for passengers travelling with children are provided within the terminal.

• Baby changing facilities are situated near main washroom complexes airside and landside.
• Pushchairs can typically be used up to the aircraft door, depending on individual airline policy.
• Dining venues can provide hot water for preparing infant food upon request.

• Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
• Currency Exchange Counters
• Car Rental Desks
• Licensed Taxi Station
• Cafes and Restaurants
• Business Lounge
• Free Wi-Fi
• Baby Changing Facilities

当地紧急电话: 112 (General Emergency), 129 (Police), 127 (Ambulance).

• Contact the Border Police post within the terminal for assistance with lost identity documents or critical security issues.
• Medical aid in the terminal can be requested through any uniformed staff member or security officer.
• The general emergency number 112 is accessible from all mobile phones free of charge.

• 检查您的护照有效期以及所需的任何签证、ETA或入境申报。
• 提前一天确认登机牌上的出发航站楼。
• 激活旅行 eSIM，确保落地后立即上网。
• 下载离线地图，并截图保存酒店地址和预订号。
• 告知银行您将旅行，并备用一张支付卡。
• 在手机中保存当地紧急电话和您使馆的联系方式。
• 拍摄护照照片，并将副本存储在可离线访问的地方。
• 检查您目的地的行李限额和任何违禁物品。

机场运营情况会发生变化。旅行前务必通过以下官方来源确认航站楼、票价和时刻表。

• Tirana International Airport Official Portal机场官方来源
• Albanian State Police (Border and Migration Directorate)政府来源
• General Directorate of Customs Albania政府来源
• Municipality of Tirana Public Portal官方交通来源
• Ministry of Health and Social Protection Albania政府来源