How to get from TIA to Tirana
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Airport bus (Rinas Express to centre) | ALL 400 (€4) | 40 min |
| Taxi (negotiate fixed rate before) | ALL 2,500–4,000 (€25–40) | 30 min |
| UPS / Speed (local ride-share) | ALL 1,500–2,500 (€15–25) | 30 min |
TIA is 17km from centre — Rinas Express bus (ALL 400 / €4, 40 min) is the cheap reliable option. UPS or Speed ride-share apps are cheaper than taxis. Tirana is gentrifying fast — 2026 visit is the moment.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into TIA.
Getting out of Tirana (TIA)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Mother Teresa International Airport to Tirana cost?
ALL 2,500–4,000 (€25–40) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from TIA to Tirana?
Airport bus (Rinas Express to centre) at ALL 400 (€4) — 40 min to central Tirana.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Albania?
Albania visa-free for most Western, EU, US, UK, Canada passports up to 90 days. One of the most-liberal visa policies in Europe.