Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana is one hour behind Tel Aviv and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your TLV to TIA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
51 € is currently the best price for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start from 123 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TLV to TIA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Of the flights that depart from Ben Gurion International Airport, 72.9% land on time at their destination.
Ben Gurion International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
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Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're landing on a late Ben Gurion International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near TIA:
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Tirana International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Tirana in April.
Before locking in your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Tirana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from TLV to TIA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 once you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you want to check out another corner of Albania, consider Elbasan, roughly 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are among its highlights.