Top cities in Albania
The colourful capital, with Skanderbeg Square, the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the café district of Blloku and the Dajti cable car.
The finest beaches of the Albanian Riviera, with turquoise water and small islands, near the ruins of Butrint.
"The town of a thousand windows", with white Ottoman houses on the hillside; a UNESCO site.
A stone Ottoman town below a great castle; a UNESCO site.
The closest beach to the capital (about 40 minutes), with a Roman amphitheatre and a long promenade.
Weather in Tirana by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 13° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 33° | 28° | 23° | 18° | 13° |
| Low | 2° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 106 | 118 | 102 | 90 | 89 | 64 | 42 | 40 | 99 | 112 | 151 | 139 |
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13° | 2° | 106 |
| Feb | 14° | 3° | 118 |
| Mar | 17° | 6° | 102 |
| Apr | 21° | 9° | 90 |
| May | 25° | 13° | 89 |
| Jun | 29° | 17° | 64 |
| Jul | 32° | 18° | 42 |
| Aug | 33° | 18° | 40 |
| Sep | 28° | 15° | 99 |
| Oct | 23° | 11° | 112 |
| Nov | 18° | 7° | 151 |
| Dec | 13° | 4° | 139 |
Source: 1991–2020 normals, in degrees Celsius.
Best time to visit Albania
June to September is beach season on the Albanian Riviera, with days of 28° to 33°.
May and early October are gentler for exploring the towns, and the beaches are quieter.
Winter is rainy (over 100 mm a month in Tirana), and most coastal resorts are quiet.
Before you travel
- The visa exemption is temporary and for tourism only; your passport must be valid for 3 months after departure.
- The drive from Tirana to Ksamil takes about 4 to 5 hours, so give the south its own nights.
- Beaches are crowded in July and August, so book a seafront hotel early.
- Carry cash in lek for small restaurants and markets.
Hotels in Albania: the best areas to stay
Visa for Albania
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudis need a visa for Albania?
No, for tourism for up to 90 days within 180, under a temporary exemption from 15 April to 31 December 2026.
Are there direct flights to Albania?
Seasonal summer flights from Riyadh to Tirana on flynas, and one-stop flights via Istanbul or Dubai all year.
What are Albania's best beaches?
Ksamil and Sarandë in the south, with turquoise water that rivals the Greek islands.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; entry requirements and flight schedules change. Please check the official requirements before travel. The binding price is the one in your booking confirmation.