Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Tirana two hours behind Ankara.
Every week, there are four Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ESB to TIA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Tirana (and then exploring more of Albania!) is a breeze with Air Albania. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Albania on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ESB and TIA include:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
At the moment, Rs17,598 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs46,842. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ESB to TIA.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport.
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
78% of flights that leave from Ankara Esenboga Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Ankara Esenboga Airport from central Ankara, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near ESB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
Consider booking a hotel close to TIA if you're on a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Tirana Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tirana Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ESB to TIA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Albania you'll want to see. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.