Cheap flights to Tirana (TIA)

As seasoned travelers continue to seek out destinations off the beaten path and overlooked by mainstream tourists, Tirana is appearing on more travelers' itinerary. Tirana was once a repressed Soviet city, but over the last few decades it has transformed into a vibrant capital, full of life and brimming with culture. The recent renovation of the airport is yet another clue that the city is serious about attracting more tourism. As the Tirana approaches its 400th birthday it's now known as much for its lively nightlife as it is for the throngs of historic buildings and town squares.

Tirana is also a popular jumping off point for those coming to take trains or buses to the remote and unspoiled parts of Albania. Several major European airlines now fly directly into the main airport, so finding affordable airfare to Tirana is easier than ever. And when you use Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest airfare to Tirana on any airline as well as the best days to fly. All rates shown in your search results are the absolute lowest priced airfare available, so there's no need to spend hours hunting for the lowest prices--Webjet does it for you!

Best Time to Book Airfare to Tirana

The climate in Albania is Meditteranean so summers are hot and dry, and winters are mild and rainy. Like most of Europe, airfare to Albania tends to be higher in the summer which means booking during the shoulder seasons is optimal for the budget-conscious.

Shoulder Seasons

Spring (April to June): Weather-wise, spring is a truly pleasant time to visit and the cheap airfare to Tirana during these months makes the trip even better. Because you are beating the summer tourist rush, crowds will be dramatically thinner and airfare to Tirana and accomodations should be quite affordable as well.

Fall (September to Early November): As the summer tourist rush ends, the temperature tends to drop and so the prices of airfare to Tirana. Travelers will be find the months of September to early November quite optimal for travel due to the fewer crowds, pleasant climate, and lower prices of airfare to Tirana.

Airfare to Tirana

Belle Air is a low-cost carrier based in Tirana and they fly to a number of large cities in Italy as well as other parts of southern Europe so often the best way to find a cheap flight to Tirana is by transferring into one of those cities. Other large European airlines use alternate airports so another important tip is to check for flights starting or connecting through smaller airports.

Flight information for Tirana Airport

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, which is sometimes called Mother Theresa Airport, was just renovated in 2009 so it now has the modern sheen that contrasts with earlier post-Soviet days, including free Wi-Fi throughout. It's a relatively small facility that is about 17 km northwest of Tirana, and transfers into the city center are quick.

Airlines that fly into Tirana Airport

Belle Air is the national airline and also a low-cost carrier so you can often get cheap airfare if you can get to one of their destinations in southern Europe. From other parts of Europe you can fly in on Aegean Airlines, Alitalia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways (from London-Gatwick), Lufthansa Airlines (from Munich), and Olympic Air.

Tirana Airport ground transportation

Taxis are relatively expensive for the short drive, but are fast and easy to find. Unlicensed taxis are a bit of a problem and they are best avoided. There is also the Rinas Express bus which leaves hourly between 6am and 6pm, and goes directly between the Tirana Airport and the main town square for a much lower fare.

Car rental companies at Tirana Airport

  • AutoEurope
  • Hertz
  • National