Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Portland.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your PDX to TIA flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Tirana Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a top stopover on the PDX to TIA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
Currently, R 4,994 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Tirana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,094. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to TIA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Tirana Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from PDX to TIA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Tirana Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PDX land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Tirana Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PDX:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
If you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Tirana Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near TIA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tirana Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tirana and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tirana Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Portland Airport to Tirana Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Tirana in March.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Portland Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Elbasan is another must-experience destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No journey is complete without dropping by Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.
