Airport overview
Location: Rinas, ~15–17 km northwest of Tirana city center.
Travel time to center: 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.
Official taxi operator: Auto Holiday Albania (AHA).
17 km
To Tirana center
20–30 min
Travel time
€20–22
Standard fare
24/7
Availability
Airport fare estimates
| Route | Approximate fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TIA → Tirana center (day) | 2,200–2,500 Lek (€20–22) | Negotiate before departure |
| TIA → Tirana center (night 21:00–07:00) | ~3,000 Lek | Night surcharge applies |
| TIA → Durrës | ~€25 | Fixed with most pre-booked services |
| TIA → Elbasan | ~€35–40 | Best pre-booked |
Important: TIA does not publish fixed taxi tariffs. Always agree on the price before starting your journey — especially for late-night arrivals when prices can double.
Beware of touts: Inside the arrivals hall, unofficial drivers may approach you offering rides. These are not licensed. Ignore them and go directly to the official yellow taxi rank outside, or use a pre-booked service.
Airport taxi companies
Official operator plus reliable pre-booked transfer services.
Tirana Airport (TIA)
Auto Holiday Albania (AHA) — Official Airport Taxi
📞 +355 69 999 9300
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Pre-booked vs. on-arrival taxi
✅ Pre-booked transfers
- Fixed price agreed in advance
- Driver waits with your name sign
- Flight tracking included
- Card payment possible
- Best for families & groups
- Slightly more expensive
🚕 On-arrival taxis
- No advance booking needed
- Available 24/7 outside arrivals
- Can be cheaper if you negotiate well
- Risk of overcharging, especially at night
- Cash strongly preferred
- Best for confident, experienced travelers
Other ways to get from TIA to Tirana
- Airport shuttle bus — runs every hour, ~300–400 Lek to Tirana center. Slower but cheapest.
- Rental car — several agencies in the terminal.
- Hotel shuttle — some hotels offer complimentary pickups.