Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bordeaux.
Your BOD to TIA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOD and TIA:
Palese Airport
Pisa International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 669 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,456. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BOD to TIA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BOD to TIA.
Select your preferred 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 Bordeaux Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Of all flights leaving Bordeaux Airport, 77.44% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BOD? If you've booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and chase adventure across Tirana and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tirana in April.
Lock in your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you want to visit Tirana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOD to TIA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
You've done Tirana, now it's time to discover other parts of Albania. Journey around 31 kilometres west to Durrës to tick off its must-visit sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Elbasan is another well-known destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No journey is complete without seeing Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.