Flying from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Tirana is one hour behind Heraklion and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are four Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your HER to TIA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Tirana (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Albania!). Check out the direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport offered by this carrier.
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
SKY express is the most punctual carrier that operates HER to TIA flights. An impressive 93.33% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HER and TIA:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
At the moment, 35 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 78 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HER to TIA.
The cheapest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HER to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport.
Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Of the departures from Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Crete Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near HER. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
If you're arriving on a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near TIA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tirana Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and discover more of Tirana and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Tirana Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from HER to TIA in January if you like 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 explored once you've seen the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without experiencing Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.

