Planning Your Dental Tourism Trip to Albania
Published: 10.12.2025
A step-by-step guide to organizing your dental vacation€from initial research to returning home with a new smile.
Step 1: Research and Choose Your Clinic
Not all clinics are created equal. Look for:
- ISO certifications or equivalent quality standards
- English-speaking staff and patient coordinators
- Named implant brands (Straumann, Nobel Biocare, MIS)
- In-house laboratory for faster turnaround
- Verified patient reviews on Google, TrustPilot
- Before/after photos of actual patients
- Clear pricing with no hidden fees
- Written warranty on work performed
Step 2: Initial Consultation
Most Albanian clinics offer free online consultations:
- Submit your panoramic X-ray or CT scan (or they'll arrange one in Albania)
- Describe your dental issues and goals
- Receive a detailed treatment plan and quote
- Ask questions via WhatsApp, email, or video call
Step 3: Book Your Treatment
Once you've chosen a clinic:
- Confirm your treatment dates
- Understand the payment schedule (deposit, balance)
- Get written confirmation of procedures and costs
- Plan for multiple visits if needed (implants typically require 2 trips)
Step 4: Book Travel
Flights
Tirana International Airport (TIA) is well-connected to Europe:
- London: 2.5-3 hours direct (British Airways, Wizz Air)
- Rome/Milan: 1.5 hours
- Vienna/Munich: 2 hours
Accommodation
Options to suit every budget:
- Budget: €30-50/night (clean, comfortable hotels)
- Mid-range: €60-100/night (4-star hotels)
- Luxury: €120-200/night (5-star international brands)
Many clinics offer accommodation packages or partner hotel discounts.
Airport Transfers
Top clinics include complimentary airport pickup. Otherwise, taxis cost €20-30 to central Tirana.
Step 5: What to Pack
- All dental records and X-rays (digital copies on phone)
- List of current medications
- Comfortable clothes for recovery days
- Over-the-counter pain relief (though clinics provide prescriptions)
- Soft foods for post-procedure meals
- Entertainment for recovery time (books, tablet)
Step 6: During Your Visit
Day 1: Arrival & Assessment
Typically includes consultation, X-rays/CT scan, and treatment planning confirmation.
Days 2-5: Treatment
Depending on your procedure, you'll have appointments spread across several days with recovery time between.
Recovery Days
Take time to explore Albania! Popular day trips:
- Berat € UNESCO "City of 1000 Windows" (1.5 hours)
- Durr€s Beach (30 minutes)
- Kruj€ Castle (30 minutes)
Step 7: Follow-Up Care
- Get written aftercare instructions
- Obtain all documentation (X-rays, implant passports)
- Schedule follow-up calls with your Albanian dentist
- Know who to contact if issues arise at home