Albania travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Albania with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Albania.

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Albania travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Albania with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Albania - quick facts
Time difference UK +1 hour
Language(s) Albanian
Currency Albanian Lek
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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Albania weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F
52°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Tirana52
54°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Tirana54
59°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Tirana59
64°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Tirana64
73°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Tirana73
81°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Tirana81
86°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Tirana86
86°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Tirana86
81°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Tirana81
70°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Tirana70
61°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Tirana61
54°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Tirana54
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
13 days with some rainfall in January in Tirana13
12 days with some rainfall in February in Tirana12
13 days with some rainfall in March in Tirana13
13 days with some rainfall in April in Tirana13
9 days with some rainfall in May in Tirana9
8 days with some rainfall in June in Tirana8
5 days with some rainfall in July in Tirana5
5 days with some rainfall in August in Tirana5
7 days with some rainfall in September in Tirana7
9 days with some rainfall in October in Tirana9
13 days with some rainfall in November in Tirana13
14 days with some rainfall in December in Tirana14

The Albania weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Tirana.

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Albania travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Albania from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Albania.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Albania travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Albania with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Albania, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Albania travel features

Do you want to learn more about Albania? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Albania.

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Albania FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Albania including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Albania?

Albania is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Albania.

Check out Ministry of Health, Albania for more information.

What is the time difference between Albania and the UK?

The time difference between Albania and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in Albania?

The main language spoken in Albania is Albanian.

What is the currency in Albania?

The currency in Albania is the Albanian Lek (ALL).

Send money to Albania with World Remit* and XE Money Transfers*.

Which plugs are used in Albania?

Albania uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Albania?

They drive on the right side of the road in Albania.

Find out more about driving in Albania with RAC*.

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