Flying from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport (TIA) leaving from here.
Tirana International Airport is located in Tirana. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to TIA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to TIA, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to TIA flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and discover more of Tirana and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Tirana International Airport flight.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana is about 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
At the moment, 366 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 718 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to TIA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Tirana International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Tirana. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport (TIA), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Melbourne to TIA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Tirana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Tirana right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Tirana International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Dajti Mountain Hiking, Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” and Skanderbeg Square are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tirana itinerary.
Explore more of Albania
Korçë is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tirana. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Korca Old Bazaar, Parku Japonez and Kisha Ungjillore e Korçës.
Gjirokastër is another must-experience destination in Albania and is around 153 kilometres south of Tirana. No journey is complete without dropping by Experience Gjirokastra, Gjirokastra Old Town and Girokastra.