Travelling from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
Tirana is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport is located in Tirana, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to TIA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy travel month. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of the departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and TIA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to TIA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA) leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a major connection point.
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near TIA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport to central Tirana is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport is Rs66,126. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs136,121. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to TIA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA). Visit Tirana in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 35ºC. Book your Washington DC to TIA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tirana
Start your Tirana trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” and Skanderbeg Square are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Tirana itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Parku Kombëtar i Dajtit / Dajti National Park.
Explore more of Albania
Korçë is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tirana. Around 129 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Korca Old Bazaar, Xhamia e madhe e Korçës and Archaeology Museum of Korce.
Around 153 kilometres south of Tirana, Gjirokastër is another favourite stop in Albania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Experience Gjirokastra, Castle of Gjirokastra and Gjirokastër Museum.