Reaching Albania is remarkably straightforward. Accessible by road, sea, and air, Albania welcomes visitors from across Europe.

Getting to Albania by Air

The international airport "Mother Teresa" or "Rinas" is located approximately 25 km from Tirana. It offers flights to and from destinations throughout Europe.

Flight is undoubtedly the most convenient way to reach Albania from France. Direct flights operate between Paris and Tirana. Budget between €250 and €300 per person depending on the season. The flight takes an average of 2 hours 30 minutes outbound and 2 hours 50 minutes on return.

Getting to Albania by Road

Albania is also accessible by road. Planning a road trip through Europe? You can reach Albania by land via Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Montenegro. The road network is well-developed, making it easy to reach any city in the Balkans and Tirana from border crossings.

Getting to Albania by Ferry

Several ferries operate between Albania and neighbouring countries including Italy, Slovenia, and Greece. The port closest to Tirana is Durrës, located 45 kilometres from the capital. The port connects to Bari, Ancona, Trieste, and Corfu.

The port of Saranda offers daily crossings between Albania and Corfu, situated just across the water.