Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Tirana Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Dublin.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Tirana (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Albania!). Check out the direct flights from Dublin Airport to Tirana Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Tirana Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DUB and TIA:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Cologne Airport
Paris Beauvais Airport
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
77% of flights departing from Dublin Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Tirana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to DUB:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dublin Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Grab a Tirana Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Tirana Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Tirana Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Tirana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DUB to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Albania, head for Elbasan, roughly 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati are the start of reasons to visit.