Albania's capital has transformed in the last decade, but ground transport outside Tirana remains challenging. There's no railway network to speak of, intercity buses are informal (often unmarked minibuses departing "when full"), and road signage outside the main highways is inconsistent. Google Maps in Albania can suggest routes that turn out to be gravel tracks through mountain villages.
A private transfer from Tirana opens up the country properly. The new A2 highway south to Fier is excellent, but from there to the coast or UNESCO sites you're on mountain roads that benefit from a local driver's knowledge. The Llogara Pass to the Riviera (1,027m elevation) is spectacular but has hairpin bends that make most first-time visitors nervous.
Our transfers connect Tirana to Albania's key destinations — Saranda and the Riviera to the south, Durrës on the coast, and cross-border routes to Montenegro and North Macedonia. We also cover the increasingly popular Dubrovnik–Tirana corridor, which crosses Montenegro and offers some of the most diverse scenery in a single transfer anywhere in the Balkans.
Seasonal tips
Jun–Aug: Albanian Riviera is booming. Transfers to Saranda and Ksamil are in high demand — book 3+ days ahead. The Llogara Pass can be foggy early morning but clears by midday.
Apr–May, Sep–Oct: Best time for transfers to UNESCO sites (Berat, Gjirokastër). Comfortable temperatures and the Riviera is still swimmable in September/October.
Nov–Mar: Mountain passes may have weather delays. Tirana airport transfers and lowland routes operate normally. The Blue Eye Spring runs year-round but is most impressive after rain.
Currency note: Albania uses the Lek (ALL). Euros widely accepted at tourist spots. Our prices are quoted in euros for simplicity.
