Travelling from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Dubrovnik and Tirana share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your DBV to TIA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubrovnik Airport to Tirana Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DBV and TIA:
Vienna Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Bari Airport
Handy information about Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Dubrovnik Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DBV land on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Dubrovnik Airport from central Dubrovnik, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Tirana Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near DBV:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
If you have a late Dubrovnik Airport to Tirana Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near TIA:
Travel at your own pace with a Tirana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and chase adventure across Tirana and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tirana Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Tirana Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Tirana in March.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DBV to TIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 parts of Albania you'll want to see. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Experience major highlights starting with Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.