Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
To ensure you get on your ALC to TIA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ALC and TIA include:
Palese Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 856 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,673. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALC to TIA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Tirana International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ALC to TIA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of all flights leaving Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% land on time at their destination.
To get to Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near ALC:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're landing on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near TIA:
Grab a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Tirana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Tirana in April.
When reserving your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Tirana International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Albania waiting to be discovered. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.