Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan.
Flights from MXP to TIA start from 08:40 — the first with Wizz Air Malta. The last service of the day is at 23:20 with Wizz Air Malta. Overall, you can choose from 75 weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MXP to TIA flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Wizz Air Malta is your gateway to discovering Tirana (and maybe even some other great parts of Albania!). Check out the direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport offered by this airline.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MXP and TIA:
Vienna International Airport
Palese Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is 18 €. A round-trip fare right now is 34 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MXP to TIA.
The cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MXP to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Milan to Milano Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MXP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're getting in on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TIA:
Go where the road takes you with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and discover more of Tirana and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Tirana. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tirana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXP to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Albania waiting to be discovered. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another well-known destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without seeing Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.