Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Porto.
Your OPO to TIA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Tirana Airport. These are the top stopovers between OPO and TIA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Bologna International Airport
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights departing from Porto Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Tirana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to OPO:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
If you're landing on a late Porto Airport to Tirana Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TIA:
Grab a Tirana Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Tirana Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Tirana Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Tirana in March.
Book your flight from Porto Airport to Tirana Airport for August if you want to explore Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to TIA in January if you like 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 cities in Albania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. No visit is complete without checking out Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.