Flying from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Olbia and Tirana are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your OLB to TIA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Tirana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OLB and TIA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Palese Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is R 656. A return fare is currently R 1,293. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OLB to TIA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Tirana International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from OLB to TIA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, data shows 79.61% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Olbia to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near OLB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Tirana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and venture far and wide through Tirana and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to central Tirana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda 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 faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OLB to TIA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Albania waiting to be discovered. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential 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.