Travelling from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana is one hour behind Chania and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your CHQ to TIA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Crete Chania Airport to Tirana Airport. These are the top stopovers between CHQ and TIA:
Athens International Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Venice Treviso Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
Currently, $59 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Tirana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $207. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHQ to TIA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Crete Chania Airport to Tirana Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Crete Chania Airport to Tirana Airport.
Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
78% of flights leaving from Crete Chania Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Chania to Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CHQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Tirana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Crete Chania Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tirana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and venture far and wide through Tirana and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Tirana Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport to central Tirana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Tirana Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Tirana Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHQ to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Start your sightseeing at Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.