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TIA Tirana International Airport
Tirana International Airport (IATA: TIA, ICAO:LATI) is located in the the city of Tirane, Albania. It is the primary international airport serving Tirane and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+35542381600

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IATA Code

TIA

ICAO Code

LATI

Name

Tirana International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Albania (AL)

City

Tirane

Latitude

41.4190634

Longitude

19.7139999

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+35542381600

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Tirana International Airport (TIA)

Airport Overview

Tirana International Airport, also known as Rinas International Airport, is Albania’s principal international gateway and the country’s only international airport. It is located approximately 11 km northwest of Tirana, in the Krujë area, and supports the capital’s metropolitan market, central Albania and onward distribution to the Adriatic region. Its logistics profile is primarily Europe-oriented, combining passenger-belly capacity with airport cargo handling and connections through European gateways. For freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a capital-city import and export gateway rather than as a dedicated intercontinental cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate capacity checks, customs documentation and road delivery planning against the confirmed operating schedule.

Airport name	Tirana International Airport
IATA / ICAO	TIA / LATI
Location	Tirana, Albania; approximately 11 km northwest of the capital
Coordinates	41.4190634, 19.7139999
Time zone	UTC+01:00

Key Highlights

Forwarder Decision Points

National gatewayCentral entry point for Albanian international air cargo and capital-region distribution.

Europe-focused connectivityFreight planning commonly relies on European city pairs and interline or road-feeder solutions.

Road access mattersAirport-to-door performance depends heavily on customs release and inland delivery scheduling.

Capacity is schedule-sensitiveAvailable cargo space, aircraft type and handling acceptance must be confirmed before quoting.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Handling Scope

General cargo handling: Export and import cargo is processed through the airport’s designated cargo-handling arrangements; acceptance cut-offs and warehouse procedures depend on the handling agent and operating carrier.
Import and export documentation: Air waybill data, commercial invoice, packing list and any commodity-specific permits should be ready before cargo delivery to avoid storage or customs delays.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Pharmaceuticals, perishables and other controlled-temperature cargo require advance confirmation of acceptance, cool-chain handover and maximum permissible transfer time.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to the carrier’s dangerous-goods capability, current IATA DGR requirements, compliant packing, labels, shipper’s declaration and prior approval where required.
Special cargo: Oversized pieces, live animals, valuables and time-critical shipments should be pre-advised with dimensions, handling instructions and required permits. Warehouse equipment and service availability must be confirmed case by case.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Routing Logic

Typical direction: The airport’s international network is concentrated on European markets, with regular commercial links historically associated with destinations such as Milan, Rome, London and Istanbul. Current cargo acceptance and aircraft belly capacity must be checked for each shipment date.
Connection model: Shipments may move on direct passenger-belly services, via an interline European gateway, or through an air-and-road combination when the required destination is not available from the confirmed schedule.
Transit variables: Actual transit depends on booking confirmation, flight frequency, connection time, customs status, warehouse cut-off, security screening and weekend or holiday operations.
Our planning approach: Our service team compares direct and gateway routings after receiving the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready time, destination and any special handling requirement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Market Profile

Tirana metropolitan area

The airport serves Albania’s administrative, commercial and consumption centre, creating demand for express replenishment, industrial inputs, e-commerce and time-sensitive imports.

Central Albania and road distribution

Road delivery planning can extend the airport’s reach beyond Tirana. Customs release, truck availability and consignee opening hours should be aligned before arrival.

Common freight categories

Typical forwarder enquiries may include machinery parts, electronics, garments and footwear, automotive components, documents, general consumer goods and courier-type consignments.

Controlled and seasonal cargo

Fresh products, flowers, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive shipments require commodity-specific feasibility checks rather than standard general-cargo booking.

Operations & Compliance

Risk Controls

Cut-off control: Do not plan delivery solely against the published passenger departure time. The carrier and handling agent may impose separate booking, documentation, screening and physical acceptance cut-offs.
Accurate commodity declaration: Use a precise cargo description, HS classification where required, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, shipper and consignee details. Avoid vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples”.
Customs and inspection: Import or export release may be affected by permits, valuation review, origin documents, restricted goods controls or physical inspection. Our team should receive the full document set before cargo tender.
Special handling compliance: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, medicines, food, live animals and oversized cargo require advance assessment. Acceptance remains subject to the airline, handler and applicable Albanian authorities.

Shipping Tips

Actionable Planning

Send our service team the ready date, exact dimensions and weight per piece, commodity, value, origin, destination and delivery terms before requesting a firm routing.
Use strong, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and handling labels. Re-weigh and re-measure irregular cargo before truck dispatch because chargeable-weight changes can affect the confirmed booking.
For temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo, provide the product profile, required temperature range, packaging specification and permits early; do not tender until special handling is confirmed in writing.
Keep a contingency option through a European gateway or an air-and-road solution when direct capacity is constrained. The alternative should be checked for customs responsibility, security transfer and final-mile ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical Guidance

Can Tirana International Airport handle international export cargo?

Yes, international export cargo can generally be arranged through the airport’s designated airline and handling channels. Acceptance, documentation cut-off and available capacity must be confirmed for the selected flight.

Is direct air freight available to every European destination?

No routing should be assumed. Depending on the date and commodity, cargo may require a direct commercial service, an interline connection or a European gateway with onward road delivery.

How early should dangerous goods be declared?

Declare them during the quotation and booking stage, preferably before packing is finalized. The shipper’s declaration, UN information, packing instruction, labels and carrier approval may be required.

What documents are normally needed for customs processing?

A commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill information and applicable permits are commonly required. Exact requirements depend on the commodity, trade lane, customs procedure and consignee status.

Can the platform arrange delivery beyond Tirana?

Our service team can assess airport pickup and inland delivery to other Albanian locations, subject to customs release, truck availability, consignee access and the confirmed cargo profile.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, time zone and the historical 2019 cargo and aircraft-operation figures in this module are based on the supplied airport reference data. Operational matters such as current schedules, handling acceptance, cut-off times, customs procedures, special-cargo capability and road delivery conditions are time-sensitive and should be reconfirmed before shipment.

For current operational and regulatory verification, our team should consult the airport operator and competent authorities through tirana-airport.com, dogana.gov.al, iata.org and icao.int. These domains are provided as authoritative reference channels; shipment acceptance remains subject to the confirmed carrier, handler and authorities.