Albania travel guide for Britons

A British passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure) grants visa‑free entry for up to 90 days within any 180‑day period. No pre‑arrival registration is needed.

If you intend to work, study longer than 90 days, or stay beyond the visa‑free limit, you must obtain a visa from the Albanian embassy before travel.

The British Embassy in Tirana handles consular assistance for UK nationals. Address: Rruga e Kavajës 2, Tirana. Phone: +355 4 222 0200. Email: [email protected].

Flights from London to Tirana: £120–£250 return (economy, 2026 estimate).

Mid‑range hotel in Tirana: £40–£70 per night; coastal resorts: £50–£90 per night.

Meals: £8–£15 for a main course in a restaurant; street food £3–£5.

Local transport (bus/furgon): £5–£10 per segment; car hire: £30–£45 per day.

Direct flights from London (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted) to Tirana Airport take about 2 h 45 min. Albania is in the Central European Time zone (CET, UTC+1; UTC+2 in summer).

Albania uses Type C and F plugs, 230 V, 50 Hz. Bring a UK‑to‑EU adapter; UK plugs (Type G) do not fit directly.

Rounding up the bill is common. In restaurants, leave about 10 % of the total. For taxis, round to the nearest whole lek.

112 – general EU emergency (police, fire, ambulance).

129 – police direct line.

127 – ambulance.

128 – fire service.