Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Tirana is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are nine London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, jump on the 07:50 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 14:15 with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your LHR to TIA flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tirana — and maybe even more of Albania if you have time.
British Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 79.07% of its services arriving as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to TIA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and TIA:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
Right now, 76 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 134 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LHR to TIA, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tirana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and venture far and wide through Tirana and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Tirana Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Tirana in March.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to TIA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
You've visited Tirana, now it's time to explore other parts of Albania. Travel around 31 kilometres west to Durrës to check off its leading sights. From Durrës Balcony to Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.