Travelling from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport (TIA) jetting off from here.
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport.
Tirana is 1 hour behind Bucharest. Tirana International Airport is located in Tirana, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Tirana International Airport (TIA), with 29 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from OTP to TIA is the 07:10 Wizz Air Malta option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 21:35 with Ryanair.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Bucharest to TIA.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can jump on a direct flight from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport (TIA) departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Book your direct flight from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline operates services from OTP.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Bucharest to TIA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
About Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near TIA:
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tirana. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport is C$23. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$49. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get flight tickets from Bucharest to TIA by booking at least 7 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport, schedule your trip for April (it has the cheapest flights). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Tirana in April when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Tirana. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Bucharest to TIA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tirana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tirana right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Tirana International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Skanderbeg Square, Dajti Mountain Hiking and Mount Dajti are popular attractions which should feature on every Tirana itinerary.
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