On May 15 and 16, Tirana will host the European Political Community Summit, with the participation of leaders from all over Europe. Due to the event, there will be increased security measures, roadblocks and heavy traffic in Tirana and the surrounding areas.
Passengers traveling from Tirana International Airport are advised to depart 3 to 4 hours before their flight. Regularly checking airline announcements is recommended. It is also suggested to check-in online and keep your boarding pass on your phone.
There may be additional security checks at the airport, so the cooperation of passengers is essential.
The State Police has announced the following axes for access to the airport during May 15-16: secondary roads of the "Tirana-Qafë Kashar - Rinas" highway, the Northern Ring Road, the "Paskuqan - Institut - Kamëz - Domje - Laknas - Rinas" branch and the "Paskuqan - Institut - Kamëz - Valias-Rinas" branch.