Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Choose from six weekly Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight available. SWISS operates the last service of the day at 16:35.
To ensure you catch your ZRH to TIA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Tirana (and then seeing more of Albania!) is a cinch with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SWISS.
With 74.29% of services arriving as scheduled, SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering ZRH to TIA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is R 1,329. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,313. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from ZRH to TIA by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ZRH to TIA.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights departing from Zurich Airport, 69.02% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Consider booking a hotel near TIA if you have a late Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and chase adventure across Tirana and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Tirana in April.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to TIA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
You've seen Tirana, now it's time to discover more of Albania. Travel around 31 kilometres west to Durrës to check off its top attractions. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, your itinerary will be busy.
Elbasan is another must-experience destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No journey is complete without visiting Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.