Flying from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Tirana International Airport to Zurich Airport takes an average of 2 hours 8 minutes. Zurich's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Tirana.
Take your pick of 6 weekly flights from Tirana International Airport to Zurich Airport. The 06:50 departure with SWISS is the earliest available between TIA and ZRH. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 19:20 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Flying into Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is simple with SWISS. This popular airline has direct flights from Tirana International Airport to Zurich Airport.
To find out if you need a visa to enter Switzerland, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from TIA to ZRH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tirana International Airport to Zurich Airport is C$75. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$191. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flight tickets from TIA to ZRH by booking 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Tirana International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The journey from central Tirana to Tirana International Airport takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Tirana International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near TIA:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZRH if you have a late flight from Tirana International Airport to Zurich Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 19 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Zurich in February.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Tirana International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from TIA to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Zurich
As soon as you've locked in your flights from TIA to ZRH, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Zurich. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Zurich itinerary.
Complete your Zurich trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Zurich Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Zurich.