Travelling from Rome to Tirana International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when booking your flight from Rome to Tirana International Airport (TIA).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Rome to Tirana International Airport flight.
Tirana International Airport is located in Tirana. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Rome.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Tirana International Airport (TIA), with 20 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from FCO to TIA is the 5am Wizz Air Malta option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 11:50pm with Wizz Air Malta.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Rome to TIA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can jump on a direct flight from Rome to Tirana International Airport (TIA) departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
You can travel on a direct flight from Rome to Tirana International Airport with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier operates services from FCO.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between FCO and TIA is Wizz Air Malta.
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rome to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Of all flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% land on schedule at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Prefer to leave from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)? Direct Rome to Tirana International Airport (TIA) flight tickets can be booked from here.
Get on your direct flight from Rome to TIA with Ryanair. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of CIA.
On the CIA to TIA route, Ryanair is the favourite choice for most passengers.
The top carrier for punctuality is Ryanair. Its Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Tirana International Airport flights land as scheduled 77.65% of the time.
CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Rome to TIA flight? Relax in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
73.18% of flights taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Book a hotel near TIA if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Tirana International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rome to Tirana International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to central Tirana is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Tirana International Airport is ج.م. 986. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 1,930. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Rome to TIA, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Rome to Tirana International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Rome to Tirana International Airport (TIA). August is the busiest month to travel to Tirana. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Rome to TIA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Tirana International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC.
More about Tirana
Start your Tirana trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Tirana International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Dajti Mountain Hiking, Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” and Skanderbeg Square are leading attractions which should be on any good Tirana itinerary.
Explore more of Albania
You've done Tirana, now it's time to explore other parts of Albania. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Korçë to tick off its leading attractions. From Korca Old Bazaar to Parku Japonez and Kisha Ungjillore e Korçës, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Albania, consider Gjirokastër, about 153 kilometres south of Tirana. Experience Gjirokastra, Gjirokastra Old Town and Girokastra are among its highlights.
