Flying to Tirana
The capital of Albania
Mediterranean climate
9 degrees
2 hours and 30 minutes
Tirana, the capital of Albania, may not be familiar to many but the city has plenty on offer. Besides its pleasant climate, Tirana is a hub of culture, museums, remarkable buildings and beautiful parks. If you want to see more than the city itself, you can take a trip to the mountainous hinterland or visit the seaside resort of Dürres. A great way to combine a city break with a beach holiday.
Places to visit in Tirana
One of the monuments you simply can’t miss is Partizani i Panjohur - Tirana’s statue of an unknown partisan. Another sight worth visiting is Skanderberg Square: a large plaza where most of the city’s main events and happenings take place. It is also home to a number of Tirana’s most important buildings. The Palace of Culture and National History Museum are two buildings with truly unique architecture.
Discover Tirana
When it comes to dining in Tirana, besides a handful of Albanian dishes, Italian cuisine features strongly on the menu. Like many other cities, Tirana also has a bazaar - Parazi i Ri - selling fruit and vegetables alongside local delicacies, such as Albanian wine.
Practical information on your trip to Tirana
The currency in Tirana is the Albanian lek
The emergency number in Albania is different from the one in the Netherlands. For the police you dial 129, the emergency number for the fire department is 128, and the emergency medical number is 127
There are no trams or metros in Tirana. If you want to travel by public transport, you can take the bus. Bus tickets can be purchased on board; the buses run fairly frequently and generally on schedule
Taxis are also easy to take in Tirana. Taxis are more expensive than the bus, but still very affordable by Dutch standards.
The mains voltage in Albania is 220/230 volts, so you won't need a travel adapter
Pictures of Tirana
Tirana at Christmas
Road to Lake Bovilla
View over Tirana
Flight tickets from Eindhoven to Tirana
You can fly from Eindhoven Airport directly to Tirana in Albania with Wizz Air.
Fly with this airline to Tirana
