Flying from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BWI to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Tirana Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the BWI to TIA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
R 4,144 is the lowest price for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Return flights start at R 9,119. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from BWI to TIA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Tirana Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Of the departures from Baltimore Washington International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Baltimore Washington International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BWI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Tirana Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tirana Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and venture far and wide through Tirana and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Tirana Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Tirana Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tirana in March.
Book your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Tirana Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BWI to TIA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Albania waiting to be explored. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. Experience major highlights starting with Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.