Tirana Airport (TIA) to City Centre: Bus, Taxi Prices and Scams
Updated 2026-10-19 · 5 min read · Prices and schedules change — check locally.
How to get from Tirana Airport to the city centre
- Withdraw lek at an airport ATM and decline the ATM's own conversion.
- Walk to bus parking bays 9 and 10 outside arrivals and look for the Luna bus marked TIRANA.
- Pay 400 ALL (cash or card) on board, or buy online at luna.al.
- Get off behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet on Skanderbeg Square.
- For a taxi, confirm the 2,000–2,500 ALL fare before loading luggage, or book via an app.
How much is a taxi from Tirana airport to the centre?
Expect about 2,000–2,500 ALL to central Tirana. The centre-to-airport trip is usually 1,800–2,500 ALL.
Agree the price before the ride. Prices quoted in euros are often rounded up — paying in lek is usually cheaper.
Is there a bus from Tirana airport?
Yes. Luna Travel runs the only public airport bus: to Tirana centre every full hour, 24 hours a day, for 400 ALL (€4.50); and to the North & South intercity terminal every hour 08:00–18:00 for 300 ALL (€3.50).
Buses leave from parking bays 9 and 10. Pay cash or card on board, or online at luna.al; no booking needed. Sources: Tirana International Airport and Luna Travel, checked October 2026.
How long does it take?
About 30–40 minutes to the centre and 20–30 minutes to the intercity terminal.
| Option | Cost (ALL) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Airport bus to centre (24/7) | 400 | 30–40 min |
| Airport bus to North & South terminal | 300 | 20–30 min |
| Taxi | 2,000–2,500 | 25–40 min |
What scams should I watch for at the airport?
The main risks are unagreed taxi fares, euro prices rounded up and dynamic currency conversion at ATMs.
Always decline the ATM's conversion and choose lek. Use a marked taxi or a dispatch app.