Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana is five hours ahead of Detroit and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DTW and TIA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is 163 €. A return fare right now is 393 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from DTW to TIA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tirana International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DTW to TIA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% land on time at their destination.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Reserve a hotel near TIA if you're on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and explore beyond Tirana's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tirana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Tirana in April.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tirana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to TIA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
You've seen Tirana, now it's time to discover other parts of Albania. Journey about 31 kilometres west to Durrës to check off its leading sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Albania, head for Elbasan, roughly 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are highlights.