Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Your SEA to TIA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEA and TIA:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Rs61,987 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs172,620. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to TIA if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
To reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SEA:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're coming in on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near TIA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and explore beyond Tirana's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Tirana. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International 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.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEA 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 after you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Albania, head for Elbasan, about 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are key highlights.
