Flying from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Tirana International Airport.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Izmir.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ADB to TIA flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Tirana (and then exploring more of Albania!) is a cinch with SunExpress. This popular airline offers direct flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Tirana International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with SunExpress on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ADB and TIA:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Antalya Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
51 € is the best price for a one-way Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start from 111 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from ADB to TIA by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Tirana International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
83.68% of flights leaving Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from ADB.
To reach Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport from central Izmir, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ADB? If you're catching an early flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Reserve a hotel near TIA if you're catching a late Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tirana and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Tirana International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tirana in April.
Book your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you want to visit Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ADB to TIA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
You've visited Tirana, now it's time to explore more of Albania. Travel around 31 kilometres west to Durrës to tick off its top attractions. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.