Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Bordeaux and Tirana are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BOD to TIA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Transavia France has direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Tirana — and maybe even more of Albania if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Transavia France.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BOD and TIA:
Munich Airport
Bari Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
At the moment, Rs8,893 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Tirana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs18,739. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BOD to TIA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from BOD to TIA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
83% of flights departing from Bordeaux Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of BOD.
Bordeaux Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bordeaux. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BOD:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
Consider booking a hotel near TIA if you have a late Bordeaux Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tirana Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tirana and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tirana Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Tirana in March.
When booking your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BOD to TIA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be explored after you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. No visit is complete without checking out Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.