Flying from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lagos.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LOS to TIA flight.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lagos Airport to Tirana Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LOS and TIA:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
R 6,851 is the best price for a one-way Lagos Airport to Tirana Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 12,578. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LOS to TIA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport to Tirana Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LOS to TIA.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lagos Airport to Tirana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
66% of flights departing from Lagos Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LOS? If you're catching an early flight from Lagos Airport to Tirana Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
Reserve a hotel near TIA if you're catching a late Lagos Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Tirana Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Tirana Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Lagos Airport to Tirana Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Lagos Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LOS to TIA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Elbasan is another well-known destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No journey is complete without a visit to Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.