Tirana ( tih-RAH-nə; Albanian pronunciation: [tiˈɾana]; Gheg Albanian: Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year. Tirana was founded in 1614 by Ottoman Albanian nobleman Sylejman Pasha Bargjini, centered on the Old Mosque and türbe.
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Best time to visit: May–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Tirana; times are rough estimates by road.
Albania
31 km≈ 35 min
Albania
33 km≈ 40 min
Albania
86 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Albania
99 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Albania
113 km≈ 1 h 45 min
North Macedonia
122 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Kosovo
124 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Montenegro
132 km≈ 2 h 5 min
From Tirana you can reach Durres (31 km), Elbasan (33 km), Shkoder (86 km), Vlora (99 km) and Korce (113 km) in about 35 min to 1 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are May to Jun, Sep to Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 11°C in November.
We are collecting fresh places for Tirana. Check back soon for photos and opening hours.
You can fly into Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.