Albania has just one international airport, Tirana Nënë Tereza (TIA), 17 km northwest of the capital at Rinas. It has expanded fast, now handling over 10 million passengers a year, which makes it one of the quickest-growing airports in Southeast Europe. Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Albania and a string of charter operators connect it across Europe. Tourism and diaspora travel have both boomed, and the airport has grown with them.
Albania isn't in the EU or Schengen, but EU citizens can enter on a national ID card over the summer and most Europeans visit without a visa. Hotels near the airport are handy for Tirana city breaks, the Adriatic beaches, or onward trips into Kosovo and North Macedonia.
Travellers flying through Albania can choose from 5 airport hotels across 1 airport. Airports covered include Tirana International Airport. Highly-rated options include Sheraton Tirana Hotel, Marriott Tirana, ibis Tirana Airport.
