Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Manila.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MNL to TIA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the MNL to TIA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is Rs99,641. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs214,164. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MNL to TIA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Of the flights that depart from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% land on time at their destination.
Central Manila to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MNL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Consider booking a hotel close to TIA if you're catching a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tirana and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tirana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Tirana in April.
When reserving your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tirana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MNL to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Albania waiting to be discovered. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without dropping by Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.
