Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Catania and Tirana follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 120 weekly Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Wizz Air Malta operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CTA to TIA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Tirana (and then seeing more of Albania!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With a dependable 80.7% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating CTA to TIA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CTA and TIA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Palese Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 470 is the lowest price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 957. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from CTA to TIA, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from CTA to TIA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, data shows 68.69% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Catania. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CTA:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're getting in on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Go where the road takes you with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and find adventure across Tirana and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Tirana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you want to go to Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CTA to TIA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
You've visited Tirana, now it's time to explore more of Albania. Travel around 31 kilometres west to Durrës to tick off its must-visit sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.
