Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana is one hour ahead of Lisbon and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
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 catch your LIS to TIA flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIS and TIA:
Geneve Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
C$69 is currently the best price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$179. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from LIS to TIA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Tirana International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of the flights that depart from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're coming in on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near TIA:
Grab a Tirana International Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Tirana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Albania waiting to be explored. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without a visit to Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.