Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Jeddah.
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 JED to TIA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JED and TIA include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
71 € is the lowest price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 135 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from JED to TIA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tirana International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from JED to TIA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that depart JED arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near JED. Whether you're catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tirana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're landing on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Travel at your own pace 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.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
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 there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Tirana. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tirana International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana is always a good idea, 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 fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you're interested in discovering another great 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 among the biggest draws.