{"id":3128,"date":"2026-01-12T10:03:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vrapon.al\/?p=3128"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:04:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:04:02","slug":"airport-in-tirana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vrapon.al\/en\/airport-in-tirana\/","title":{"rendered":"Airport in Tirana \u2013 TIA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Tirana International Airport N\u00ebn\u00eb Tereza is the only airport in Tirana, the capital city of Albania. It is located approximately 17 km from the city center and is named after Mother Teresa, the Catholic nun, and Nobel Peace Prize winner who is Albanian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The airport has undergone significant renovations in recent years, including the construction of a new terminal building, expanded runway, and taxiway systems, and upgraded air traffic control equipment. It now has the capacity to handle up to 5 million passengers per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several airlines that operate flights to and from Tirana International Airport, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The only airport in Tirana offers a range of services and facilities for passengers, including duty-free shops, restaurants and cafes, ATMs and currency exchange offices, a VIP lounge, and free Wi-Fi. It is also accessible by public transportation, including buses and taxis, and there are several car rental agencies located at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kuk\u00ebs International Airport Zayed-North Wings<\/strong> is an international airport<\/a> in Kuk\u00ebs<\/a>, Albania<\/a>. The airport is located 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south of the city of Kuk\u00ebs. The main purpose of Kuk\u00ebs International Airport is to serve as an alternative airport<\/a> to Tirana International Airport N\u00ebn\u00eb Tereza<\/a>. Currently, the airport located in Kuk\u00ebs<\/a> isn\u2019t in full function. The airport was built with United Arab Emirates<\/a> investments made at the time of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan<\/a> and to honor these investments, the airport bears the name of Sheikh Zayed.[2]<\/a><\/sup> It is designed to serve as a low-cost<\/a> airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taxis are a popular mode of transportation in Tirana. There are many taxi companies operating in the city, offering a range of services from airport transfers to city tours. Taxis can be hailed on the street or booked through a mobile app. The fares are regulated by the municipality, ensuring a fair price for the service. You can use a mobile app like VrapOn<\/a> to book a taxi. Download from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taxis are a popular mode of transportation in Tirana. There are many taxi companies operating in the city, offering a range of services from airport transfers to city tours. Taxis can be hailed on the street or booked through a mobile app. The fares are regulated by the municipality, ensuring a fair price for the service. You can use a mobile app like VrapOn<\/a> to book a taxi. Download from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Another Airport in Albania<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Taxis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n