Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Tirana one hour behind Helsinki.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your HEL to TIA flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between HEL and TIA include:
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Riga International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is 60 €. A return plane ticket right now is 139 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to TIA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tirana International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to TIA.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights taking off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Book a hotel near TIA if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience more of Tirana and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tirana International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tirana in April.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tirana International Airport, consider the type 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 HEL to TIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 discovered after you've experienced Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without visiting Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.