Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and TIA:
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Right now, Rs69,602 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs166,922. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to TIA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Chennai Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAA to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MAA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near TIA:
Pick up a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana International Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Tirana International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Tirana in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Tirana International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Albania you'll want to see. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.
