Tirana Airport to City Centre: Bus or Taxi?
The easiest budget option is the airport bus. The official airport says it operates 24/7, every hour.
SHORT ANSWER
Bus: 24/7, hourly, about 30–40 minutes.
Tirana International Airport currently publishes a fare of 400 ALL / €4 for the city bus. The official airport taxi is faster but much more expensive.
BEST BUDGET OPTION
Airport bus to Tirana
The airport says the Tirana–Rinas line departs every full hour in both directions. In central Tirana, the bus stop is behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet. The published fare is 400 ALL / €4.
Check the airport’s live transport page shortly before your trip, especially for late-night or holiday travel.
CONNECTING TO ANOTHER CITY?
There is also a direct airport bus to the South & North Bus Terminal
If you are continuing from Tirana toward another Albanian city, you may not need to go into the city centre first. Tirana International Airport currently lists a separate Airport ↔ South & North Bus Terminal service.
The airport gives a journey time of about 20–30 minutes. This can be the smarter option when your onward intercity bus leaves from the South & North Bus Terminal. Check your exact onward terminal and departure on eTransport before deciding.
Use the 400 ALL city bus if you are staying in central Tirana. Use the 300 ALL terminal service only when the South & North Bus Terminal fits your onward journey.
FASTEST OPTION
Taxi from Tirana Airport
The airport’s official taxi page says the trip to central Tirana usually takes 20–25 minutes, depending on traffic, and currently quotes about 2,200 lek one way. The airport recommends using licensed yellow taxis carrying the airport and operator logos.
AT THE TERMINAL
Where is the bus at the airport?
The airport bus terminal is located next to the P1 parking area. The same terminal also serves buses and shuttles to several other Albanian cities.
FAQ
Quick questions
How much is the bus from Tirana Airport to the city?
Tirana International Airport currently publishes a fare of 400 ALL / 4 euro for the regular city bus.
Does the Tirana Airport bus run at night?
The airport currently states that the Tirana-Rinas bus operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with hourly departures.
How much is an airport taxi to Tirana?
The airport currently quotes about 2,200 lek one way to central Tirana, with a typical journey of 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.