albanestAsk Eaglet

Toolkit

Small things that save your day.

Say it in Albanian

tap to flip

Heads up: yes and no can look swapped

Shake = yes

Nod = no

Many Albanians, especially older people, do it this way. Not sure? Ask "Po?" (yes) or "Jo?" (no).

Fair prices

Not checked in person yet

Airport bus to the centre400 lek
Official airport taxi to the centreabout 2,200 lek
Bus Tirana to Saranda1,500 lek
Bus Saranda to Gjirokastër€4-5
Bus Saranda to the Blue Eye€5

How to ride a furgonNo timetable, leaves when full. Here is how it works.Taxis in AlbaniaOfficial airport taxi, local providers, and how to check your fare.

Carry cash. Card readers are rare outside the centres.

Small notes. Bus drivers rarely have change.