Beach near Tirana, Albania

Tirana Travel Guide

Albania

Tirana is Albania’s capital and largest city, with a population of 374,801. It sits in central Albania, making it a practical base for exploring the country as well as the nearby Adriatic coast.

Most international visitors arrive through Tirana International Airport (TIA), the airport serving the city. For a beach trip, Mali i Robit is 27.2 kilometres away and the Beach of Durrës is 27.8 kilometres away, placing both within easy reach of the capital.

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Local time

374,801

Population

1,176 miles away

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Weather in Tirana

Sun

36°

Mon

36°

Tue

36°

Know before you go

Pays in ALL

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +355

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Albania, especially for good service, but it is not always expected. A small tip can go a long way.

Best time to visit Tirana

Jan

13°13

Feb

14°6

Mar

17°15

Apr

19°12

May

23°17

Jun

30°6

Jul

33°3

Aug

32°5

Sep

28°7

Oct

22°9

Nov

17°15

Dec

14°9

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Tirana

  • Plazhi i Golemit

    Plazhi i Golemit

    25.9 km away

  • Mali i Robit

    Mali i Robit

    27.2 km away

  • Beach of Durrës

    Beach of Durrës

    27.8 km away

Things to do in Tirana

  1. Air Albania Stadium

    stadium arena

    1.1 km

  2. Muzeu Historik Kombetar

    history museum

    0.2 km

  3. Pyramid of Tirana

    historic site

    0.5 km

  4. Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral

    christian place of worship

    0.2 km

  5. Teatri Kombetar

    theatre venue

    1.4 km

  6. National Arts Gallery

    art museum

    0.2 km

  7. Muzeu Arkeologjik Kombëtar

    history museum

    1.1 km

  8. Grand Park of Tirana

    park

    2.4 km

Getting there

Tirana International Airport · 13.5 km

Frequently asked Questions

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