Travelling from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Tbilisi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your TBS to TIA flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
At the moment, R 1,837 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tbilisi International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,525. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from TBS to TIA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from TBS to TIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
When it comes to Tbilisi International Airport's on-time performance, 70.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Tbilisi International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Tbilisi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near TBS:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're coming in on a late Tbilisi International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tirana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Tirana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Tirana in April.
Book your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tirana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TBS to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
You've done Tirana, now it's time to explore more of Albania. Travel about 31 kilometres west to Durrës to check off its popular sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Elbasan is another must-experience destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without visiting Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.