Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Tirana is one hour behind Athens and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 35 Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your ATH to TIA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Tirana, Albania. Take off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport:
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
SKY express tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ATH to TIA flights, with 89.66% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ATH and TIA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Budapest Airport
Crete Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
Rs8,669 is currently the best price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs15,052. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to TIA by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ATH to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights taking off from Athens International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Athens International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
Book a hotel near TIA if you're taking a late Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Tirana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and venture far and wide through Tirana and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tirana Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without experiencing Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.
