Everything you need to know about traveling to Albania for dental treatment. Flights, hotels, visas, currency, and tips for dental tourists visiting Tirana.
Tirana International Airport (TIA) is served by direct flights from most major European cities. From the UK, flights take 2.5-3 hours from London, Manchester, or Birmingham. From Italy, flights from Rome, Milan, or Bari take just 1-1.5 hours. Budget airlines like Wizz Air and Ryanair offer fares from as low as €30 one-way.
Citizens of the UK, US, EU, Canada, and Australia do NOT need a visa for stays up to 90 days. Simply bring your valid passport. Albania is not yet in the Schengen Area, so no Schengen visa is needed either.
Albania uses the Albanian Lek (ALL), but euros are widely accepted in Tirana, especially at medical facilities. Elonix Clinic accepts EUR, GBP, USD, and major credit cards. ATMs are plentiful in central Tirana. Current exchange rate: approximately 1 EUR = 100 ALL.
Tirana offers accommodation for every budget — from €25/night guesthouses to €80/night 4-star hotels. For dental patients, we recommend staying in the Blloku neighborhood (central, walkable, many restaurants) or near Skanderbeg Square. For packages over €3,000, Elonix provides complimentary hotel accommodation.
Tirana is compact and walkable. Taxis are inexpensive (€2-5 within the city). Ride-hailing apps work well. Elonix provides free airport transfers for all treatment packages.
Visit Skanderbeg Square, the National History Museum, Bunk'Art museums, and the vibrant Blloku district full of cafes and boutiques.
The Albanian Riviera (Ksamil, Saranda), Berat (UNESCO city), and Kruja Castle are all within 1-3 hours of Tirana.
Albanian cuisine is Mediterranean — fresh, flavorful, and incredibly affordable. A full restaurant meal costs €5-15. After dental procedures, Tirana has plenty of options for soft foods: soups, yogurt, smoothies, and excellent seafood.
Save up to 70% on dental treatment at Elonix Clinic in Albania.