Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Tirana International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.
To ensure you catch your RIX to TIA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Baltic is your gateway to exploring Tirana (and perhaps some other great parts of Albania!). Check out the direct flights from Riga International Airport to Tirana International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air Baltic.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIX and TIA:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 1,075 is currently the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,183. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from RIX to TIA, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Tirana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Riga International Airport, data shows 71.03% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near RIX. Whether you have an early flight from Riga International Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent to explore Tirana and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Riga International 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 Riga International Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to TIA in January if you want to travel in 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 places in Albania waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another sought-after destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No journey is complete without dropping by Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.