More cities in one trip from Tirana
Tirana (Albania) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 82 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 3 of them are in another country (Macedonia del Nord, Greece, Montenegro). The most searched are Skopje, Thessaloniki and Kotor; the quickest to reach is Shkoder, about 1 h 50 min away. Below you'll find a ready-made loop, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 82 airports with direct flights
- 4 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Tirana
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje · Macedonia del Nord | 153 km | 4 h 40 min | Bus |
| Thessaloniki · Greece | 273 km | about 5 h | Bus or train |
| Kotor · Montenegro | 150 km | 7 h 35 min | Bus |
| Podgorica · Montenegro | 131 km | 2 h 40 min | Bus |
| Shkoder · Albania | 87 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Ohrid · Macedonia del Nord | 85 km | 2 h 45 min | Bus |
| Theth · Albania | 119 km | about 2 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Kičevo · Macedonia del Nord | 97 km | 2 h | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Tirana
Land in Tirana, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Tirana → Podgorica → Shkoder → Tirana
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Tirana, 2 nights in Podgorica, 1 night in Shkoder
- About 6 h 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Tirana → Podgorica | 2 h 40 min |
| Podgorica → Shkoder | 1 h 35 min |
| Shkoder → Tirana | 1 h 50 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Tirana
Airports with direct flights to Tirana, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Italy 22
AlgheroAnconaBariBergamoBolognaCataniaComiso (Sicilia)GenoaLameziaMilanNaplesPalermoParmaPerugiaPescaraPisaRiminiRomeTriesteTurinVeniceVerona
United Kingdom 5
Sweden 2
MalmöStockholm
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Billund
Estonia 1
Greece 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Malta 1
Norway 1
Romania 1
Slovakia 1
Switzerland 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Tirana?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Skopje, Thessaloniki, Kotor, Podgorica, Shkoder, Ohrid, Theth and Kičevo. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Tirana to Skopje?
About 4 h 40 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 153 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Tirana?
For Tirana, Podgorica and Shkoder, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Tirana, 2 nights in Podgorica, 1 night in Shkoder), with about 6 h 5 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Tirana?
From 82 airports in 23 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Tirana is cheap.