Travelling from London to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Tirana International Airport (TIA), you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average length of a direct flight from London to Tirana International Airport is 3 hours.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is 1 hour ahead of London. Tirana International Airport is located in Tirana.
With 59 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tirana International Airport (TIA) is the busiest route. Ryanair UK Ltd operates the earliest flight at 05:55. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from LHR to TIA is with Wizz Air UK at 22:05.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to TIA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Tirana International Airport (TIA) leave from this terminal.
If you plan to leave from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Tirana International Airport with British Airways.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from London to TIA departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
LHR is approximately 31 kilometres from central London. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the best route and your public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Tirana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from London to Tirana International Airport (TIA)? Browse the fares leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
When jetting off from LGW, you can pick from a range of airlines that offer direct flights from London to TIA. Soar above the clouds with any of these carriers:
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to TIA:
About Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Tirana International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tirana. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Book a one-way ticket from London to Tirana International Airport from ج.م. 1,220 or travel return from just ج.م. 2,310. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from London to TIA when you book 2 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are typically at their lowest.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London to Tirana International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
April is the quietest time to fly to Tirana. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in August. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Tirana International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Lock in your flight from London to TIA for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tirana to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Tirana International Airport in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 12ºC.
More about Tirana
After locking in your flight from London to Tirana International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tirana:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Skanderbeg Square, Dajti Mountain Hiking and Mount Dajti are must-visits when exploring Tirana.
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Get behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Tirana and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from London to Tirana International Airport.
