Flying from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tirana International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Zagreb and Tirana are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
To ensure you catch your ZAG to TIA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Croatia Airlines is your gateway to discovering Tirana (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Albania!). Check out the direct flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tirana International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Croatia Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 778 is currently the best price for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,802. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from ZAG to TIA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tirana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
67.18% of flights taking off from Franjo Tudman Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Franjo Tudman Airport from central Zagreb, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ZAG:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're getting in on a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near TIA:
Grab a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ZAG to TIA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Albania you should also see. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you want to check out another major destination 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 the start of reasons to visit.