Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza” (Albanian: Aeroporti Ndërkombëtar i Tiranës Nënë Tereza, IATA: TIA, ICAO: LATI) is the busiest and most important international airport in Albania. Commonly referred to as Rinas Airport, it is situated in the village of Rinas, about 11 km (6 nm) northwest of Tirana.
Named in 2001 after Mother Teresa, the airport has undergone massive growth in recent years. In 2024, it handled a record 10.7 million passengers, marking a roughly 48% increase over 2023. On December 9, 2024, the airport celebrated its 10‑millionth passenger. On August 4, 2025, TIA had its busiest day ever, serving 50,892 passengers across 298 flights.
To support this growth, TIA is expanding its terminal: the terminal area is expected to grow to 40,000 m², up from about 14,500 m² currently. Investments totaling roughly €140 million have been planned through 2040 to further upgrade facilities, including runway work to support long-haul flights. A runway extension is underway to reach 3,000 m, which would allow for wide‑body, long-range aircraft and potentially enable direct transatlantic flights.
In terms of sustainability, the airport is planning a 50 MWp solar park to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. Other modernizations include e‑gates for passport control, third-generation security scanners, and self-service kiosks in the terminal.
The single runway (17/35) at TIA is 2,735 m long and 45 m wide, with a hard asphalt surface. The apron and taxiways have also been upgraded to support increased traffic.
TIA is owned and operated by Tirana International Airport SHPK, a company under the Kastrati Aviation Holding. The airport was previously under a concession, but recent reports show continuing major investment.
Over 20 airlines now operate at the airport, serving more than 110 destinations across 33 countries, making Tirana a fast‑growing regional hub.
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