Flying from Split Airport (SPU) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Split.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SPU to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Split Airport to Tirana Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SPU and TIA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Vienna Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
£34 is the best price for a one-way Split Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Return flights start at £68. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SPU to TIA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Split Airport to Tirana Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SPU to TIA.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Split Airport to Tirana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
84% of flights leaving Split Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SPU.
Central Split to Split Airport is approximately 24 kms (15 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Split Airport to Tirana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SPU:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
Book a hotel near TIA if you have a late Split Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tirana Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent to explore Tirana and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tirana Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport to central Tirana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Split Airport to Tirana Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Tirana. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Split Airport to Tirana Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SPU to TIA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kms (19 miles) away to the west, top sights here include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Albania, head for Elbasan, roughly 32 kms (20 miles) south-east of Tirana. Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati are the start of reasons to visit.