Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Flights from ATH to TIA start from 00:20 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The last departure is at 23:15 with Wizz Air Malta. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport flights.
Your ATH to TIA flight won't wait if you're running 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.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Tirana (and maybe even some other great parts of Albania!). Browse the direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and TIA:
Heraklion Airport
Palese Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is R 748. A return ticket is currently R 1,303. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from ATH to TIA, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding cheap flights from ATH to TIA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that leave from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tirana and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Tirana. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
You've done Tirana, now it's time to explore other parts of Albania. Travel about 31 kilometres west to Durrës to check off its leading sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Albania, head for Elbasan, roughly 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are the start of reasons to visit.