Travelling from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Algiers and Tirana are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALG to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houari Boumediene Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALG and TIA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
£51 is the best price for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £103. These prices may change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from ALG to TIA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Tirana International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ALG to TIA.
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Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Houari Boumediene Airport is about 11 miles from central Algiers. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ALG:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Houari Boumediene Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and chase adventure across Tirana and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to central Tirana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Tirana International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Tirana in April.
When booking your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Tirana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALG to TIA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
You've visited Tirana, now it's time to explore other corners of Albania. Travel around 19 miles west to Durrës to tick off its top sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, your itinerary will be busy.
Elbasan is another well-known destination in Albania and is around 20 miles south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without visiting Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.