Travelling from Chicago to Tirana International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Tirana International Airport (TIA). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Tirana is six hours ahead of Chicago. Tirana International Airport is located in Tirana, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to TIA, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to TIA departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Tirana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to TIA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Chicago to Tirana International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Flights that depart from RFD arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 76.19% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Tirana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and see more of Tirana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Chicago to Tirana International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana is about 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Tirana International Airport is R 3,921. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,671. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to TIA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Chicago to Tirana International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Chicago to TIA.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Chicago to Tirana International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Tirana International Airport (TIA). August is the busiest month to travel to Tirana. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Book a Chicago to TIA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tirana to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Tirana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Tirana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tirana right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Tirana International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Dajti Mountain Hiking, Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” and Skanderbeg Square are must-do's during your Tirana adventure.
Explore more of Albania
Korçë is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tirana. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Korca Old Bazaar, Parku Japonez and Kisha Ungjillore e Korçës.
Gjirokastër is another standout destination in Albania and is around 153 kilometres south of Tirana. No journey is complete without dropping by Experience Gjirokastra, Gjirokastra Old Town and Girokastra.