Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Tirana Airport.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Stuttgart.
Every week, there are four Stuttgart Airport to Tirana Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, jump on the 06:35 Eurowings flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:50 with Wizz Air Malta.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your STR to TIA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Tirana (and then seeing more of Albania!) is a breeze with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier has direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Tirana Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier that offers STR to TIA flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Tirana Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between STR and TIA:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Bari Airport
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
78% of flights departing from Stuttgart Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near STR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Tirana Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Stuttgart Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Grab a Tirana Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Tirana Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Tirana Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Tirana. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Stuttgart Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from STR to TIA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Albania, head for Elbasan, roughly 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati are the start of reasons to visit.