The drive from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Hotel Italia takes about 40 minutes; you can check Hotel Italia’s rooms as you plan your arrival.
You can take the airport bus to central Tirana, use the bus to the South and North Bus Terminal, or travel by taxi; the best option depends on where you need to go next.
- Airport bus to central Tirana: every full hour, with a 30–40 minute journey.
- Airport bus to the South and North Bus Terminal: every full hour during its operating hours, with a 20–30 minute journey.
- The airport is 11 km from central Tirana.
- Tirana city centre is about 20 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by car from the hotel.
Where is Tirana International Airport?
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, also called Rinas Airport, is at Rruga Nënë Tereza, 1504 Rinas, Tirana, Albania. It is 11 km from central Tirana, so your first decision is whether to travel into the centre or head to the bus terminal.
The drive from the airport to the hotel takes about 40 minutes. That gives you a point of comparison when weighing a bus journey against a taxi or car.
Which airport buses go into Tirana?
The airport says the Tirana–Rinas Airport public bus line is operated exclusively by LU-NA SHPK. It connects the airport with central Tirana and the South and North Bus Terminal.
Tirana–Rinas Airport bus
The central-Tirana bus runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with departures every full hour. The journey takes 30–40 minutes, and the one-way fare is 400 ALL / 4.50 Euro. In Tirana, the bus is parked behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet.
South and North Bus Terminal bus
This route takes 20–30 minutes, and the one-way fare is 300 ALL / 3.50 Euro. Buses leave the terminal for the airport from 07:00 to 18:00 every full hour, and leave the airport for the terminal from 08:00 to 18:00 every full hour.
If you are continuing into the centre, take the central-Tirana route to the bus parked behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet. For terminal connections, use the South and North Bus Terminal route.
How do you get from the airport to Hotel Italia by taxi or car?
The airport names taxis as a way to travel to and from the airport. The drive from Tirana International Airport takes about 40 minutes. The airport’s address is Rruga Nënë Tereza, 1504 Rinas, Tirana, Albania, which can help when arranging a pickup or setting a destination.
Confirm the fare and pickup arrangements with your chosen provider before travelling. When comparing a car with the bus, allow for the bus journey and the onward trip from its Tirana stop.
How do you get from central Tirana to the hotel?
If you are planning time in the centre, how to plan a one-day Tirana itinerary from Hotel Italia can help you map out the order of your stops.
Tirana city centre is about 20 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by car from the hotel. Once you reach the centre by bus, continue on foot or by car to Rruga Sotir Kolea n.10, Tiranë 1001, Albania.
For a stop at Air Albania Stadium, it is about 11 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from the hotel. The Air Albania Stadium visitor guide and match-day tips covers access and tickets.
What should you check before travelling?
Bus schedules and fares can change, so check the official site before you go. For bus information, LU-NA gives the contact numbers +355 69 298 2128 and +355 68 900 6146.
Before setting off, choose the bus destination that matches your onward plans: central Tirana or the South and North Bus Terminal. If you need a taxi or arranged car, confirm its pickup details and fare with the provider.
FAQs
How long does the airport bus take to central Tirana?
The Tirana–Rinas Airport bus journey takes 30–40 minutes, with departures every full hour.
Where does the airport bus stop in Tirana?
The central-Tirana bus is parked behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet.
Does a bus run between the airport and the South and North Bus Terminal?
Yes. The trip takes 20–30 minutes, and the one-way fare is 300 ALL / 3.50 Euro.
How can you contact the airport bus operator?
LU-NA gives +355 69 298 2128 and +355 68 900 6146 for further bus information.