Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Every week, there are three Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, pick the 05:45 Ryanair UK flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:45 with Ryanair UK.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair UK offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Tirana — and maybe even more of Albania if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair UK on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between EDI and TIA:
Cologne Bonn Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is R 629. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,145. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to TIA.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EDI to TIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and explore beyond Tirana's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana International Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Tirana. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to TIA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Albania just waiting to be explored. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Albania, head for Elbasan, roughly 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are among the biggest draws.
