Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza- TIA-Rinas Intl.
Tirana, Albania (TIA-Rinas Intl.)
Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza in Tirana, Albania, also known as Rinas International Airport serves as the main hub for air transportation in the Republic of Albania. It is an international airport that serves the metropolitan area of Tirana as well as many other surrounding regions of the county. Named after Mother Teresa, a nun and missionary from Albania, it is situated 11 kilometers north of the main CBD. The airport connects international flights to Europe mostly to Rome, Milan and Istanbul.
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TIA-Rinas Intl. serves as the main transportation hub of Albania’s main carrier, Air Albania and Albawings. It is the only airport in the country and considered to be the 12th busiest in all of the Balkan Peninsula. The year 2018 is the current record holder for the most number of passengers handled at the airport at 2,947,172. However, 2018 is slowly catching up with a current 2.2 million passengers served. Check out the crowd and the view of the nearby areas such as Qerek, Rinas, Vaqarr and Tirana.
What to Do & Area Attractions
If you plan to spend some time in the county, booking a Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza hotel is essential. Head to the nearest ones located within a mile radius from the airport. These include Best Western Premier Ark Hotel situated opposite the TIA-Airport or at the Hotel Class, a 3-star hotel located 3 miles away from the TIA-Airport.
