Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Cork.
Leave enough time to make your ORK to TIA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cork Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ORK and TIA include:
Frankfurt Airport
Treviso Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
At the moment, Rs14,287 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cork Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs28,634. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ORK to TIA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Cork Airport to Tirana International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORK to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cork Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Of all flights leaving Cork Airport, 70.51% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Cork Airport from central Cork, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cork Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ORK:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're arriving on a late Cork Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Travel at your own speed with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and venture far and wide through Tirana and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Cork Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Tirana based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Cork Airport to Tirana International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORK to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be explored once you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another sought-after destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without seeing Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.
