Flying from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA). Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) are the main airports in Milan.
The average length of a direct Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport flight is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Tirana (where Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
You can pick from 33 direct weekly services between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA). This is the most popular route when departing from Milan.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to TIA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can take a direct flight from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA) departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
At MXP, there's a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport, including:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MXP and TIA is Wizz Air Malta.
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Milan Malpensa Airport:
76% of flights that depart Milan Malpensa Airport reach their destination on time.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA) plane ticket with departures from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY). Work out whether departing from BGY makes the most sense for you.
When departing from BGY, you can pick from a range of airlines that operate direct flights from Milan to TIA. Take to the skies with any of these carriers:
On the BGY to TIA route, Ryanair is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Want to fly with the most punctual carrier? Choose Ryanair. 87.42% of its flights between Milan Bergamo Airport and Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport touch down as planned.
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Milan to TIA flight? Relax in a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA) with a stop or two leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and TIA:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 20 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
LIN has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 84%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
About Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport flight.
Getting from Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Tirana. The time it takes to get there in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
14 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport. Return flights start from 27 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Milan to TIA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Tirana. August is when most people book flights from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Milan to TIA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tirana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tirana right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Tirana when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” followed by Skanderbeg Square and Parku Kombëtar i Dajtit / Dajti National Park.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Albania just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres southeast of Tirana, a trip to Korçë will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Korca Old Bazaar, Xhamia e madhe e Korçës and Archaeology Museum of Korce.
Around 153 kilometres south of Tirana, Gjirokastër is another favourite stop in Albania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Experience Gjirokastra, Castle of Gjirokastra and Gjirokastër Museum.