Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Bologna and Tirana are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 253 weekly Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Wizz Air Malta operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BLQ to TIA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Tirana (and then other parts of Albania) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Albawings on this route.
With 73.77% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BLQ to TIA flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BLQ and TIA include:
Vienna International Airport
Palese Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
At the moment, $25 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $51. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BLQ to TIA.
The cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from BLQ to TIA is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights that leave from Guglielmo Marconi Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're coming in on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near TIA:
Explore without limits with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience more of Tirana and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week before your departure date.
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 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tirana in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to TIA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Albania waiting to be discovered. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No journey is complete without seeing Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.