Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Your LCY to TIA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London City Airport to Tirana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LCY and TIA:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 2,110 is the best price for a one-way London City Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,330. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LCY to TIA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London City Airport to Tirana International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LCY to TIA.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London City Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
Of all flights departing from London City Airport, 74.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Central London to London City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LCY. Whether you have an early flight from London City Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TIA if you're catching a late London City Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week before your travel date.
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 drive to the centre.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to Tirana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tirana in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from London City Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCY to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in 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 the start of reasons to visit.