shqiptarëtTirana
The capital and the usual arrival point.
A municipality in Tirana County.
Albania's capital and its most populous municipality.
What to see
- Capital of Albania since 1920.
- Mount Dajti rises above the city.
- The New Bazaar is the renovated old market in the centre.
- Museums and sights: the National History Museum, the National Gallery of Arts, the House of Leaves, Bunk'Art 1 and 2, and the Et'hem Bey Mosque.
Quick facts
- Municipality population (INSTAT Census 2023): 598,176 residents.
- County: Tirana
Getting there
The nearest airport with confirmed passenger flights is Tirana International Airport "Nënë Tereza" (TIA). See the airports guide.
TIA is at Rinas, north-west of Tirana; the LU-NA bus and official taxis run into the centre.
Airports guide (TIA and others) →
Official links
- Official municipality website
- e-Albania — the national e-services portal for citizens (documents, certificates, etc.).
- Getting there: airports
Health
The emergency number and official links for this place. No other phone numbers — only checked sources.
- 127 — Ambulance (official medical emergency number) · GOV.UK (FCDO) travel advice: Albania — getting help
- Ministry of Health
- OSHKSH
- FSDKSH
- ASCK list (accredited institutions)
- University Hospital Centre "Mother Teresa" (QSUT) — Main tertiary hospital in Tirana.
- University Hospital "Shefqet Ndroqi" — University hospital in Tirana (ASCK list).
Health guide (Albania and Kosovo) →