Flying from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Tirana Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Warsaw and Tirana follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are nine Warsaw Chopin Airport to Tirana Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, jump on the 10:30 LOT - Polish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:50 with Wizz Air Malta.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your WAW to TIA flight.
Flying during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Tirana Airport. When you're ready to start your Tirana holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Albania:
Most travellers choose to travel with LOT on this route.
Among carriers operating WAW to TIA flights, Ryanair has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Handy information about Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
80% of flights departing from Warsaw Chopin Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of WAW.
To get to Warsaw Chopin Airport from central Warsaw, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near WAW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Tirana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
If you're landing on a late Warsaw Chopin Airport to Tirana Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TIA:
Travel at your own speed with a Tirana Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and find adventure across Tirana and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Tirana Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Tirana Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tirana in March.
Book your flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Tirana Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from WAW to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
You've done Tirana, now it's time to discover other parts of Albania. Journey about 31 kilometres west to Durrës to check off its must-visit sights. From Durrës Balcony to Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Albania, consider Elbasan, roughly 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati are highlights.







