Travelling from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Milan and Tirana are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from BGY to TIA start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Wizz Air Malta. In total, you can choose from 87 weekly Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BGY to TIA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport. When you're ready to start your Tirana holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Albania:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Albawings.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BGY to TIA flights, with 75.63% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BGY and TIA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 350 is the best price for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 699. These fares can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from BGY to TIA, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BGY to TIA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
When it comes to Orio al Serio International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.49% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Milan to Orio al Serio International Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BGY? If you're catching an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Pick up a Tirana International Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tirana in April.
Lock in your flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGY to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Albania you'll want to see. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.