OPERATIONAL BRIEF: TIRANA
Albania allows visa-free entry for Citizens of Schengen, US, UK, and others for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid.
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM
A beer in Tirana is approx. 150–500 ALL ($1.50–$5.00 USD). Prices inside Air Albania Stadium are around 400 ALL. Soft drinks are 100-200 ALL.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:09 AM
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OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Air Albania Stadium
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Air Albania Stadium is centrally located. It is a 20-minute walk from Skanderbeg Square or a 5-minute taxi ride. Buses run along Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard.
Warning: Roads around the stadium (Sheshi Italia) close 4-6 hours before kick-off. Avoid driving; the stadium is perfectly accessible on foot from downtown.
A high-tech UEFA Category 4 venue. Away fans are typically in the sectors accessed via 'Gate V'. The stadium is fully covered with excellent sightlines.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Umbrellas
- Coins/Lighters
- Portable chargers
- Solid containers
CRITICAL
STRICT SECURITY. Fans may be searched up to 7 times. Valid ID (Passport) is mandatory. Coins, lighters, and portable chargers are strictly prohibited.
Exit routes & evacuation
Follow police cordons towards Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard for easy access back to the city center and taxi ranks.
Exit via the main designated gates directly to the cordoned perimeter of the Grande Arche or Sheshi Nënë Tereza.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Transfer
Approx. 25-40 mins by taxi (€15-€25) or the 'LU-NA' airport shuttle bus to Skanderbeg Square (400 ALL).
Tip
The airport shuttle (LU-NA) runs every hour and is the most cost-effective way to get to the city center.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
The 'Blloku' area is the heart of Tirana's modern nightlife, full of upscale bars, cafes, and international restaurants, just a 5-minute walk from the ground.
RECOMMENDED
Blloku / Skanderbeg Square offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Skanderbeg Square
The main national plaza of Albania. It is the primary assembly point for fans before walking down the grand boulevard toward the stadium.
POLICE PROFILE
INTENSE
Special police forces and anti-terror units are heavily deployed for international matches. They implement multiple layers of security checks. Stay patient.