Travelling from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana is one hour behind Nicosia and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your ECN to TIA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ercan Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ECN and TIA:
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
At the moment, 61 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ercan Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 129 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ECN to TIA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Ercan Airport to Tirana International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ECN to TIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ercan Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Ercan Airport (ECN)
75.35% of flights that depart Ercan Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Ercan Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Nicosia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
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Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
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Reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Ercan Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Tirana based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Ercan Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ECN to TIA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Albania you'll want to see. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Albania, head for Elbasan, about 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are key highlights.