Travelling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Milan and Tirana are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
There are 41 Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport flights every week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MXP to TIA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Tirana, Albania. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MXP and TIA include:
Vienna Airport
Prague Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport flight is £9. A round-trip fare is currently £22. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MXP to TIA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MXP to TIA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of the flights that depart from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kms (30 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MXP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Explore without limits with a Tirana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience more of Tirana and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Tirana Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Tirana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Tirana Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to TIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Albania just waiting to be explored. About 31 kms (19 miles) west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Elbasan is another sought-after destination in Albania and is around 32 kms (20 miles) south-east of Tirana. No journey is complete without seeing Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.



