Tirana · U16 · April

Tirana International Airport (TIA) –
approximately 20–25 minutes by car.
Main international gateway to Albania.

Tirana (TIA) is the only practical international airport option
for this event.

Airport transfers typically range between
€20–35 depending on vehicle and traffic.
Licensed taxis operate throughout the city.
Ride-hailing availability is limited; taxis are the primary option.
Short city rides usually cost €4–10.

Not strictly necessary.
Tirana is compact and taxis are affordable.
Rental car recommended only for added flexibility.

Bus services operate within Tirana.
Functional for general mobility,
though taxis remain more practical during tournament week.

Matches are played outdoors on acrylic hard courts.
Surface typically produces a medium-to-fast pace,
with relatively low bounce compared to clay.
Warm late-April temperatures may increase ball speed.

Approximately 100–120 meters above sea level.
Minimal altitude impact on ball behaviour.

Temperatures typically range between
18–27°C during daytime.
Spring conditions are generally stable,
though occasional wind may develop in the afternoon.

Weather characteristics in this period:

– Strong sun exposure
– Moderate humidity
– Low-to-moderate rain probability
– Light valley wind possible

Heat management may become a relevant factor during midday matches.

Restaurant main courses generally range between
€8–18.
Daily costs are lower compared to Western European destinations.

Hotels in Tirana typically range from
€60–130 per night,
depending on category and proximity.

A realistic weekly budget (1 player + 1 parent)
ranges between €850–1,600,
depending mainly on flight and accommodation level.

Considered a low-to-mid cost Balkan outdoor hard event,
attractive for controlled travel budgets.

Warm outdoor hard-court environment in a focused setting.
Suitable for players developing first-strike patterns,
heat tolerance and outdoor rhythm.