Travelling from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Rhodes Airport to Tirana International Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Tirana one hour behind Rhodes.
To ensure you get on your RHO to TIA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Tirana (and then exploring more of Albania!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Rhodes Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rhodes Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RHO and TIA:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Palese Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 911 is currently the best price for a one-way Rhodes Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,402. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from RHO to TIA by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Rhodes Airport to Tirana International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Rhodes Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Rhodes Airport (RHO)
89.92% of flights leaving Rhodes Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from RHO.
To reach Rhodes Airport from central Rhodes, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near RHO? If you're boarding an early flight from Rhodes Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you have a late Rhodes Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TIA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and explore beyond Tirana's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to central Tirana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rhodes Airport to Tirana International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tirana in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Rhodes 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). Look for cheap tickets from RHO to TIA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Albania you'll want to see. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Albania, head for Elbasan, about 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are key reasons to visit.