Travel to Albania

Flying to Albania

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza is the primary gateway to Albania. The airport is located roughly 17 km (11 miles) northwest of Tirana.

Air Albania is the country's flag carrier. Other airlines that fly to Tirana include Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and low-cost operators like easyJet and Wizz Air.

Flight times

From London to Tirana - 3 hours.

Travelling to Albania by Rail

There are no international passenger services at present.

Driving to Albania

Visitors can drive to Albania from all of its neighbouring countries, namely Montenegro (border posts such as Muriqan/Sukobin), Kosovo (at Morinë/Vërmica), North Macedonia (notably at Qafë Thanë), and Greece (multiple crossing points, with Kakavijë being the main route).

Drivers must have a valid passport, driving licence, and car insurance. If the licence is in a non-Latin script, an International Driving Permit is required.

Getting to Albania by boat

Ferry operators

Multiple ferries connect Corfu (Greece) and Sarandë in southern Albania. This service operates year-round, with increased frequency during the summer months. The journey duration varies between 30 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes, depending on the type of vessel chosen. Operators such as Finikas Lines, Ionian Seaways, and Albania Luxury Ferries manage multiple daily crossings on this route.

Ferries also connect Durrës, Vlorë, and Sarandë in Albania to Italian destinations such as Bari, Brindisi, and Ancona. Adria Ferries, Grandi Navi Veloci, and Ventouris Ferries operate these routes.