Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Leave plenty of time to make your BFS to TIA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BFS and TIA:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is 41 €. A return ticket is currently 79 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BFS to TIA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport to Tirana International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BFS to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Belfast International Airport, data shows 67.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BFS? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're coming in on a late Belfast International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly 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 top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Belfast International Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Tirana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Belfast International Airport to Tirana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BFS to TIA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. No visit is complete without checking out Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.