Albania

Albania Travel Guide

Albania received approximately 11.7 million international visitors in 2024, marking about a 15% year-on-year increase.

  • Capital: Tirana
  • Albanian Lek (ALL)
  • Indian passport holders are listed as needing a visa, which can be applied for as an e-Visa (up to 90 days). They can enter without a visa for up to 90 days if holding a valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit from a Schengen/EU state, the US or the UK that has been used at least once before arrival; they must leave at least 3 days before that visa or permit expires (checked 19 Oct 2026)
  • Best: Spring (April–May), Summer (June–September)
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About Albania

Albania received approximately 11.7 million international visitors in 2024, marking about a 15% year-on-year increase.

Quick facts

capital
Tirana
language
Albanian
currency
Albanian Lek (ALL)
population
2.8 million

Best time to visit

Spring
April–May
Quieter countryside, blooming landscapes
Summer
June–September
Warm beach season
Autumn
Winter

Travel tips

General
General

Plan your Albania trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

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Plan your Albania trip from Surat

The practical facts to settle before you book — checked 19 October 2026.

Journey time
10–15 hours
from Mumbai, 1 stop
Time difference
−3:30 h
3 h 30 min behind India
Currency
ALL
Albanian lek
Language
Albanian
Power plug
Type C, F
230 V, 50 Hz
Emergency
129 (police), 127 (ambulance), 128 (fire)
Roads
Drives on the right

Best time to go

Best months: April to June and September to October. Least suitable: February and November to December. Months describe Tirana: summers are hot and dry (August highs near 33 C), and most rain falls in winter, peaking in November, December and February.

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Getting there from Gujarat

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From Mumbai: usually one connection via Istanbul, about 10–15 hours in total. Mumbai-Istanbul about 7-9.2 h, 1.5-4 h connection, then Istanbul-Tirana nonstop of about 1.8 h.

Typical journey times for planning. Airlines and schedules change — ask us for what is flying on your dates.

Visa for Indian passport holders

Apply for an e-Visa online

Indian passport holders are listed as needing a visa, which can be applied for as an e-Visa (up to 90 days). They can enter without a visa for up to 90 days if holding a valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit from a Schengen/EU state, the US or the UK that has been used at least once before arrival; they must leave at least 3 days before that visa or permit expires (checked 19 Oct 2026).

Visa desk: +91 97278 86777

Facts checked on 19 October 2026 against: Wikipedia, flightsfrom.com, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania (official). Rules and routes change; confirm with us before you book.

Top attractions in Albania

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Albanian Riviera, Albania

Albanian Riviera

Coastal beaches in Ksamil & Vlore

Berat & Gjirokastra, Albania

Berat & Gjirokastra

UNESCO Ottoman-era towns

Butrint National Park, Albania

Butrint National Park

Archaeological site near Saranda

Cities in Albania

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

Tirana, Albania

Tirana

We build Albania trips to order

We have not published a fixed Albania itinerary, and most of what we book is custom anyway. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will put together a costed plan — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa included.

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Practical information

Money & Currency

Exchange Rate
1 USD – 100 ALL

Safety

General Safety
Generally safe; stay alert in tourist areas
Emergency Number
112

Albania: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

By season: Spring (April–May) — Quieter countryside, blooming landscapes; Summer (June–September) — Warm beach season. Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window for Albania or suggest a better one.

Popular sights in Albania include Albanian Riviera, Berat & Gjirokastra and Butrint National Park. Tell us which ones matter most and we will build the itinerary around them.

The main language is Albanian. Our team speaks Gujarati, Hindi and English, so you can plan the trip in whichever you prefer.

Albania is 3 h 30 min behind india right now (it can change by an hour with daylight saving). Check it again before you book calls or transfers.

The best months for Albania are April to June and September to October. February and November to December are the least suitable. Months describe Tirana: summers are hot and dry (August highs near 33 C), and most rain falls in winter, peaking in November, December and February.

Albania uses plug type C, F at 230 V, 50 Hz. Indian plugs (types C, D and M) may need an adapter; carry a universal one.

In Albania: 129 (police), 127 (ambulance), 128 (fire). Save it in your phone before you travel.

From Mumbai it is usually one connection via Istanbul, about 10–15 hours in total. Schedules change, so ask us for what is flying on your dates.

Indian passport holders are listed as needing a visa, which can be applied for as an e-Visa (up to 90 days). They can enter without a visa for up to 90 days if holding a valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit from a Schengen/EU state, the US or the UK that has been used at least once before arrival; they must leave at least 3 days before that visa or permit expires (checked 19 Oct 2026). Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

Yes. We plan the whole trip from Surat — flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and visas — as one costed itinerary with a single point of contact.

Ready to explore Albania?

Send us your dates and we will come back with a costed itinerary and honest advice about the season — free, and with no obligation. Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST.

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