Snapshot
Albania at a glance
- Capital
- Tirana
- Population
- 2,402,113
- Area
- 28,748 km²
- Calling code
- +355
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, F
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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Explore Tirana, Durres and Vlore. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Tirana
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Tirana. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Fortress of Justinian is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

National Theatre (Albania) is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Palace of Culture of Tirana is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Skanderbeg Square is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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National Museum of Fine Arts (Albania) is one option for your time in Tirana. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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St. Paul's Cathedral, Tirana is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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National Archaeological Museum (Tirana) is one option for your time in Tirana. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Tanners' Bridge is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Rinia Park is one option for your time in Tirana. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Palace of Congresses is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Skanderbeg Monument is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Ish-Blloku is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Kapllan Pasha Tomb is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
frankfurter reference rate, 2026-09-04. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
12.7 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Tirana. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
TIA airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | 12.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Rinas · LATI
9843 × 148 ft
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Get around with confidence
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Tirana. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 15 ideas for Tirana — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Fortress of Justinian is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

National Theatre (Albania) is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Palace of Culture of Tirana is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Skanderbeg Square is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

National Museum of Fine Arts (Albania) is one option for your time in Tirana. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

St. Paul's Cathedral, Tirana is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

National Archaeological Museum (Tirana) is one option for your time in Tirana. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Tanners' Bridge is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Rinia Park is one option for your time in Tirana. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.

Palace of Congresses is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Skanderbeg Monument is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Ish-Blloku is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Kapllan Pasha Tomb is one option for your time in Tirana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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