How to get from the Tirana bus station to Tirana airport? Bus, Taxi, Pricing

If you are wondering what the best way is to get from the Tirana bus station to Tirana airport, this blog post will be helpful for you.

How to get from the Tirana bus station to Tirana airport? You can get from the Tirana Bus Station North and South Albania to Tirana airport with a direct bus departing between 6:00-22:00. There is no direct bus from the Tirana East Bus Terminal to Tirana Airport, so you could transfer buses in the city center.

In this blog post, I will give you all the information you need to travel from the Tirana bus station to the airport. I will discuss travelling from the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania to Tirana Airport with the direct shuttle bus. I will also discuss how you can get from the Tirana East Bus Terminal to Tirana Airport by transferring buses in the city centre. And I will share how you can get from the city centre of Tirana to Tirana Airport by bus. Moreover, I will also compare taxi prices, so that you can make the right choice for you.

How to get from Tirana Bus Station to Tirana airport?

You can get from the Tirana Bus Station to Tirana airport by bus or by taxi. Let me give you a quick overview of your options and I will share more detailed information, including bus timetables, further down below.

Tirana bus station to Tirana airport by bus

• There are 3 x bus stations in Tirana.
• To get from the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania to Tirana airport, you can take a direct bus departing every hour between 6:00-22:00. 
• To get from the Tirana Bus Station in the city centre to Tirana airport, you can take a direct bus departing every hour 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• To get from the Tirana East Bus Terminal at the TEG Shopping Centre to Tirana airport, you can take bus line 2 or bus line 8 to the city centre and then the bus from the city centre to Tirana airport. 

Tirana bus station to Tirana airport by taxi

• A taxi from the Tirana bus station to Tirana may cost you between 22-28 euros. 
• This price is based on the pricing list of the Tirana Airport Taxi Service. 
• Of course, individual taxi drivers may charge a slightly different rate, this is just an indication.

Tirana bus station to Tirana airport by train

• There is a new railway under construction between the Tirana bus station and Tirana airport. 
• Construction started in 2024 and is due to be completed in 2026. 
• Therefore, at the moment there is no train between Tirana and Tirana airport.
• Train travel within Albania is very limited as major investment and refurbishments must be made in the railway network dating back to communist times.

How do I get from the Tirana bus terminal to the airport?

There are 3 bus terminals in Tirana, so let me describe how you can get from each of the 3 bus terminals to Tirana airport. 

• Option 1: Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania to Tirana airport by bus
• Option 2: Tirana’s city centre bus station to Tirana airport by bus
• Option 3: Tirana East Bus Terminal at TEG Shopping Centre to Tirana airport by bus

The Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania is the bus terminal for national buses to other cities in Albania. The bus station in Tirana’s city centre near Skanderbeg Square is for city buses inside Tirana city and buses from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana airport. The Tirana East Bus Terminal at the TEG Shopping Centre is for International buses to other countries and buses to the South-East of Albania in the direction of Lake Ohrid.

Option 1: Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania to Tirana airport by bus

There is a direct bus from the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania to Tirana airport. 

Tirana bus terminal to airport bus timetable

The bus departs from the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania at 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 13:00 PM, 14:00 PM, 15:00 PM, 16:00 PM, 17:00 PM, 18:00 PM, 19:00 PM, 20:00 PM, 21:00 PM and 22:00 PM. 

The bus journey from the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania to Tirana airport takes 20 minutes. A ticket costs 400 Leke (4 euros) and you can pay cash with the bus driver upon boarding the bus. The bus from the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania to Tirana airport is operated by Luna Travel.

Option 2: Tirana’s city centre bus station to Tirana airport by bus

There is a direct bus from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana airport. Buses depart from the bus station behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet. So if you are standing on the central Skanderbeg Square, you take the path in between the Palace of Opera and Ballet and the Et’hem Bej Mosque and walk through the park to the bus station.

Tirana bus terminal to airport bus timetable

Buses depart from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is a bus departure at 1:00 AM, 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 and 24:00. 

A bus ticket from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana airport costs 400 Leke (4 euros). And you can either buy a bus ticket in cash from the driver or book your bus ticket online on the website of Luna Travel. 

The journey from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana airport takes approximately 30 minutes, but in the holiday season, traffic can be heavy and show the bus journey down significantly. So that is something to bear in mind if you are on your way to catch a flight.

Option 3: Tirana East Bus Terminal at TEG Shopping Centre to Tirana airport by bus

You can get from the Tirana East Bus Terminal to Tirana Airport by direct taxi or by transferring buses in the city centre of Tirana. 

• Sky Taxi Albania offers a taxi from Tirana East Bus Terminal to Tirana International Airport costs 1500 Leke (15 euros).
• By bus: First, bus line 2 or bus line 8 to the city centre. Then transfer onto a bus from the city centre to Tirana Airport.

By bus, you must walk from the Tirana East Bus Terminal to the bus stop at the TEG Shopping Centre. From the bus stop, take either bus line 2 or bus line 8 to get to the city centre of Tirana. And get off near the central Skanderbeg Square. 

Once you are near Skanderbeg Square, walk to the bus station at the back of the Palace of Culture, Opera and Ballet. The direct bus from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana Airport departs from this bus station. 

The bus departs from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana Airport at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 and 24:00. A bus ticket costs 400 Leke (4 euros) per person, you can pay cash or book online.

How much is a taxi from the Tirana Bus Station to Tirana airport?

A taxi from the Tirana bus station to Tirana may cost you between 22-28 euros. This price is based on the pricing list of the Tirana Airport Taxi Service. Of course, individual taxi drivers may charge a slightly different rate, this is just an indication.

UBER Taxi does not exist in Albania. Although there are taxi apps, these apps do not offer discounted rates. If you want to request a taxi or compare taxi quotes, I recommend you message several taxi companies via Messenger or WhatsApp. You can find phone numbers for companies like Merr Taxi, Speed Taxi, Green Taxi, City Taxi and Lux Taxi online.

How to get from Tirana airport to the Tirana bus station by bus?

There is a direct bus from Tirana airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. 

Buses from Tirana airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania depart at 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 13:30 PM, 14:30 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:30 PM, 17:30 PM, 18:30 PM, 19:30 PM, 20:30 PM, 21:30 PM and 22:30 PM.

The bus journey from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania takes 20 minutes. 

A bus ticket costs 400 Leke (4 euros). You are expected to pay cash for your bus ticket upon boarding the bus.

Buses from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania are operated by Luna Travel. 

How much is a taxi from Tirana airport to Tirana bus station?

A taxi from Tirana airport to Tirana will cost you 22-28 euros, as per the Tirana airport taxi service pricing list.

The Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania is closer to Tirana airport than the city centre, so perhaps you can negotiate a price around 20-25 euros.

How to get from Tirana airport to Tirana’s city centre?

There is a direct bus from Tirana airport to the city centre of Tirana. Buses depart 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. A bus ticket costs 400 Leke (4 euros) per person. You can book your bus ticket online on the website of Luna Travel or you can pay cash with the bus driver. 

Buses from Tirana airport to the city centre of Tirana depart at 1:00 AM, 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 13:00 PM, 14:00 PM, 15:00 PM, 16:00 PM, 17:00 PM, 18:00 PM, 19:00 PM, 20:00 PM, 21:00 PM, 22:00 PM, 23:00 PM, 24:00 PM. 

The direct bus from Tirana airport to Tirana’s city centre will drop you off behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet. So you will be a 2 minute walk from the central Skanderbeg Square. And you could walk to your hotel if your hotel is near Skanderbeg Square.

Tirana airport bus to city bus timetable

This is the bus timetable for buses from Tirana airport to the city centre: 

Buses from Tirana airport to the city centre of Tirana depart at 1:00 AM, 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 13:00 PM, 14:00 PM, 15:00 PM, 16:00 PM, 17:00 PM, 18:00 PM, 19:00 PM, 20:00 PM, 21:00 PM, 22:00 PM, 23:00 PM, 24:00 PM. 

Do you pay for the bus at Tirana airport by cash or by card?

The direct bus from Tirana airport to the city centre of Tirana can be booked online on the website of Luna Travel. A bus ticket for this bus costs 400 Leke (4 euros). You do not have to book online, you can also simply pay cash upon boarding the bus. 

The direct bus from Tirana airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania cannot be booked online. You are expected to pay in cash for your bus ticket upon boarding the bus. 

I will say that paying for bus tickets in cash is still very much the standard in Albania. So if you plan on travelling around Albania by bus, I highly recommend carrying some euros cash and exchanging a small amount for Albanian Leke. Do as the locals do and pay by cash for bus tickets.

Can I book the bus from Tirana airport to Tirana online?

You can book the bus from Tirana airport to Tirana’s city centre online on the website of Luna Travel. But you do not have to book online, you can also pay cash with the bus driver upon boarding the bus. Paying cash (Euros or Leke) for a bus ticket is still common practice in Albania.

How to get from Tirana to Tirana airport?

You can get from Tirana to Tirana airport by bus, by taxi or by car. There is no train from Tirana to Tirana airport, as the railway is under construction and expected to be finished in 2026. 

There is a direct bus from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana airport. The bus station is located at the back of the Palace of Opera and Ballet, near the Plaza Hotel (a big tower). Buses depart 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. A bus ticket costs 400 Leke (4 euros) per person. You can book online on the website of Luna Travel or pay cash. 

Buses from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana airport depart at 1:00 AM, 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 13:00 PM, 14:00 PM, 15:00 PM, 16:00 PM, 17:00 PM, 18:00 PM, 19:00 PM, 20:00 PM, 21:00 PM, 22:00 PM, 23:00 PM, 24:00 PM. 

A taxi from Tirana’s city centre to Tirana airport may cost you around 22-28 euros. Prices of independent taxi drivers may vary slightly.

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