Why go
- Capital city of Albania.
- Served by Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA).
History
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.
Where to stay
Rruga Jul Variboba 24, Tiranë 1010, Albania · ufoboutiquehotel.com
Rruga e Barrikadave, Tiranë 1001, Albania · hotelcentralinn.com
Tre, ND.6, New W Hotel, St 75, Tiranë 1001, Albania · newwhotel.al
Rruga Astrit Balluku 1001, Tiranë 1001, Albania · sihotel.al
Rruga Kastriotet 5, Tiranë 1050, Albania · doanesiahotel.com
199th, Tiranë 1000, Albania · melia.com
Street, Tiranë 1000, Albania · all.accor.com
Rruga Besim Fagu, Tiranë 1001, Albania · oxygenboutique.al
Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi, Tiranë 1017, Albania · lot-hotel-tirana.com
Rruga Ibrahim Rugova 32, Tiranë, Albania · artehotel.al
Rruga SH 56.Nd 76.1041. Vaqarr, Tiranë 1041, Albania · hotelgreentirana.com
Rruga Urani Pano 1, Tiranë 1016, Albania · hotelopera.al
8RC9+X58, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova, Tiranë 1001, Albania · sky1hotel.al
Rruga Sotir Caci Linze Rruga Nacionale Tirane – Dajt, Tiranë 1040, Albania · chateaulinzaresort.al
Rruga e Barrikadave, Tiranë, Albania · vila135.com
Rruga Sheshi Skënderbej 8, Tiranë 1001, Albania · tiranainternational.com
Rr. Ded Gjo Luli, Tiranë 1001, Albania · allbookers.com
Rruga Isa Boletini, Tiranë 1005, Albania · blackdiamond-hotel.com
Sheshi Italia, Tiranë 1001, Albania · marriott.com
pall 240, Rruga e Durrësit, Tiranë 1001, Albania · ebel.al
Rruga Gjeneral Nikols mbrapa Fakultetit Gjeologji Miniera), Nd. 24, H. 1, Tiranë, Albania · hotelrestaurantdreri.albania-hotel.top
Rruga Mihal Duri 1, Tiranë, Albania · hoteltheatro.al
Rruga Isuf Elezi, Tiranë, Albania
Rruga Shyqyri Berxolli, Tiranë 1001, Albania
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Restaurant · Home running, great pizza Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-00:00 · instagram.com
Local, Regional, Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Fast and inexpensive tradicional Albanian food for dine in, take out, or delivery Features: outdoor… · instagram.com
Restaurant · wine and foods from Italy and France Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 6 Rruga Liman Kaba, Tirana, 1060 · facebook.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · Tirana · burgerking.al
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Autostrada Tiranë-Elbasan, Tirana · kfc.al
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: halal · 61 Rruga e Dibrës, Tirana · shijefshati.al
Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · Rruga Papa Gjon Pali II · artigiano.al
Bistro, Pasta, Pizza, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: delivery, air conditioning · Rruga Mihal Duri, Tirana, 1001 · instagram.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · Rruga Reshit Petrela, Tirana · bistropark.al
Italian Pizza, Breakfast, Diner, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Rruga Brigada VIII, Tirana · freshgardenrestaurant.com
Chinese, Ramen, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:30 · Rruga Dervish Hima, Tirana · kungfu-al.com
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 9 Rruga Ibrahim Rugova · instagram.com
Ice Cream · Good ice cream · Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha Perballe Shkolles Sabahudin Gabrani
Organic, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 4 Rruga Njazi Demi, Tiranë, 1001 · instagram.com
Fast Food, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · Blloku, Rr. Abdyl Frasheri, Pranë Presidences, Tiranë, 1001 · kamara.al
Pasta, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Rruga Perlat Rexhepi, Tirane · facebook.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · Ruga Sami Frasheri, Tirana, 1019 · tonys.al
Sandwich, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning
Traditional, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · Daias, Daias , Tirane, 1034 · instagram.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 12:00-21:00 · instagram.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, air conditioning · Rruga Pjetër Budi, Tirana · mullirivjeter.al
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 1001 Rruga e Kosovareve · jalapenotirana.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · Rruga e Dibrës, Tirana
Balkan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-22:00 · Autostrada Tiranë-Elbasan, 1037
Fish And Chips, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Bako Dervishaj, 1001
Hot Dog, Burger, Chicken, Kebab, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · Bulevardi Zhan d'Ark
Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi, Tirana · grillhouse-greekoriginalsouvlaki.com
Crepe, Restaurant · Crepe restaurant · Rruga Dëshmorët e 4 Shkurtit, Tirane · creperie.al
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Rruga e Elbasanit, Tirana, 1000 · sugartirana.com
Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-12:00 · Rruga Ibrahim Rugova, Tirana · grace-bar.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
No, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-23:00
Albanian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00
Souvlaki, Pizza, Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: halal, step-free access
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · Rruga Perlat Rexhepi
Traditional & Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Fish, Fish And Chips, Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · selecthill.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · sen-tea.eu
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi · rozafa.al
Breakfast, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Tiranë, 1001
International, Sushi, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Donut, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · Rruga e Kavajës, Tirana
Dessert, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Grill, Local, Regional, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
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Airports
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) 12 km to the centre
Rinas, 02, AL — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Alitalia, Blue Panorama Airlines, Air One, Excel Airways…) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Milano, Villafranca, Bologna, Pisa, Venice… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- Alitalia AZ (A320, A319, 32S, Embraer 190, Embraer 175) · 9 routes: Bari, Bologna*, Genoa*, Milano*, Pisa*, Rome, Torino, Venice*, Villafranca*
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (737) · 7 routes: Bergamo, Bologna, Milano, Pisa, Rome, Venice, Villafranca
- Air One AP (A320) · 6 routes: Bologna, Genoa, Milano, Pisa, Venice, Villafranca
- Excel Airways JN (A320) · 3 routes: Bologna, Milano, Villafranca
- Adria Airways JP (A319, CRJ-900, CRJ-200) · 2 routes: Frankfurt, Ljubljana
- Meridiana IG (A320) · 2 routes: Milano, Villafranca
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Austrian Airlines OS (Fokker 100, A320) · 1 route: Vienna*
- British Airways BA (734) · 1 route: London
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (Embraer 195) · 1 route: Munich*
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Pegasus Airlines PC (A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TIA has direct flights to 18 destinations on 13 airlines (incl. Milano, Villafranca, Bologna, Pisa, Venice…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tirana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Walking Tour
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Adventure