Travelling from Menara Airport (RAK) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Marrakech and Tirana share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RAK to TIA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as March? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Menara Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RAK and TIA:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Menara Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is Rs12,393. A return plane ticket right now is Rs26,417. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from RAK to TIA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Menara Airport to Tirana International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RAK to TIA.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Menara Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Menara Airport (RAK)
Of all flights leaving Menara Airport, 73.36% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Marrakech to Menara Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to RAK? If you've booked an early flight from Menara Airport to Tirana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Menara Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent to explore Tirana and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Menara Airport to Tirana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Tirana in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Menara Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RAK to TIA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Albania
You've done Tirana, now it's time to discover other parts of Albania. Travel around 31 kilometres west to Durrës to check off its popular sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, your itinerary will be busy.
Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No journey is complete without seeing Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.