Flying from Dubai to Tirana International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Dubai to Tirana International Airport (TIA). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
Take off on a direct Dubai to Tirana International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 5 hours 50 minutes.
Tirana is three hours behind Dubai. Tirana International Airport is located in Tirana, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can pick from 3 direct services a week between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Tirana International Airport (TIA). This is the busiest route, with flydubai offering a 8:05am departure from DXB to TIA.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to TIA, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Tirana International Airport (TIA) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB).
When taking off from DXB, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Tirana International Airport with flydubai.
Most passengers choose to fly with flydubai from DXB to TIA.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is flydubai. Its services arrive as scheduled 65.38% of the time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to TIA departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
DXB is about 9 miles from central Dubai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Tirana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to Tirana International Airport. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is one of the main options between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and TIA.
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 35 miles away, and getting there by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to TIA flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 56.64%.
About Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Consider staying in a hotel near TIA if you have a late flight from Dubai to Tirana International Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Dubai to Tirana International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is around 8 miles from central Tirana. How long it'll take to get to the center in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
$119 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Tirana International Airport. A return flight starts at $218. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to TIA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Dubai to Tirana International Airport ticket.
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Find the best deal on a flight from Dubai to Tirana International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Dubai to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Tirana International Airport (TIA). August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
Book a Dubai to TIA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tirana to range from 66ºF to 90ºF.
January has temperatures of between 32ºF and 54ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Tirana International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tirana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Tirana right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Tirana International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Dajti Mountain Hiking, Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” and Skanderbeg Square are top sights which should feature on any good Tirana itinerary.
Explore more of Albania
You've seen Tirana, now it's time to explore more of Albania. Journey about 80 miles south-east to Korçë to tick off its must-visit sights. From Korca Old Bazaar to Parku Japonez and Kisha Ungjillore e Korçës, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Gjirokastër is another well-known destination in Albania and is around 95 miles south of Tirana. No trip is complete without seeing Experience Gjirokastra, Gjirokastra Old Town and Girokastra.
