Travelling from Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport is located in Tirana. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
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 catch your flight from Chicago to TIA.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Chicago to TIA with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and TIA include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to TIA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport to the centre of Tirana is around 13 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
ج.م. 17,260 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport. A return flight starts at ج.م. 31,277. These prices can change based on demand.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA), while August is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Tirana based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Chicago to TIA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 35ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 12ºC.
More about Tirana
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tirana:
Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” and Skanderbeg Square are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Tirana must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Parku Kombëtar i Dajtit / Dajti National Park.
Explore more of Albania
You've done Tirana, now it's time to explore more of Albania. Travel about 129 kilometres southeast to Korçë to tick off its top attractions. From Korca Old Bazaar to Xhamia e madhe e Korçës and Archaeology Museum of Korce, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Gjirokastër is another essential stop in Albania and is around 153 kilometres south of Tirana. No journey is complete without seeing Experience Gjirokastra, Castle of Gjirokastra and Gjirokastër Museum.