Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Baku.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GYD to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between GYD and TIA include:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Currently, $129 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $287. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GYD to TIA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from GYD to TIA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from GYD land on schedule 83.46% of the time.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to GYD? If you've booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tirana International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Reserve a hotel close to TIA if you're catching a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Tirana International Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tirana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tirana in April.
When reserving your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tirana International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYD to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Albania you'll want to see. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.