Ambasada e Paqes
8R6P+4W7
Rruga Xibrakeve
Tiranë, Albani

Getting to Tirana

Visa restrictions

These are general guidelines, please double-check with your local Mexican consulate if there are different requirements for you.

Check if you need a VISA

You won’t need a visa if you are from the EU, Canada, US, or UK. But for a full list of allowed entrances without a visa, please see Who can enter Albania without a VISA.

Asking for an LAS Invitation Letter

Please register and indicate on your form that you need a visa letter. You can also contact us at info@linuxappsummit.org to request a letter.

By Plane

Tirana is very easy to reach from any country in Europe and beyond. Its proximity to Turkey facilitates connections with Asian countries, while its closeness to Italy makes it convenient for the Western hemisphere. Many low-cost airlines operate at Tirana International Airport (TIA), making travel more financially friendly.

By Train

Unfortunately, no commercial trains are operating to Tirana.

By Bus

Germany, Italy, Austria, Greece, and a few other countries offer bus services to Albania. The journey can take up to 48-72 hours.

By Ferry

There are ferries from Bari, Italy, which run several times a day from our port city, Durrës, located just a 45-minute drive from Tirana. This is a popular transportation method for both tourists and locals who wish to bring their cars.

Transportation to the venue

Taxi

The most convenient way to reach the venue is by taxi. You can install the BlueTaxi app from the Google play store. (There is no BlueTaxi app on F-Droid.) BlueTaxi works the same way that Uber does.

Or call these companies in these phone numbers:

• Blue Taxi: +355 69 444 4444
• Green Taxi: Toll Free: 0800 2000 - (you can book via WhatsApp as well)
• LuxTaxi: +355 4 562 0333 - You can also install their app in Google Play or Apple Store. (There is no Taxi LUX app on F-Droid).

At the destination please add: AMBASADA E PAQES

Bus

Download a pdf bus stop map

Take the bus called Sauk/Vilat Gjermane. In the city center go to the station called Dollari 8A. It’s located right on the side of Central Bank of Albania From there you will have 7 bus stops and you have to get off at: Pallati Brigadave.