Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Tirana Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Marseille and Tirana are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your MRS to TIA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ryanair has direct flights from Marseille Airport to Tirana Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Tirana — and maybe even more of Albania if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers MRS to TIA flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Airport to Tirana Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MRS and TIA:
Zurich Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Venice Treviso Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
$54 is currently the best price for a one-way Marseille Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Return flights start at $122. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MRS to TIA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Tirana Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MRS to TIA.
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Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
73% of flights that take off from Marseille Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MRS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Marseille Airport to Tirana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
Reserve a hotel close to TIA if you have a late Marseille Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Tirana Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Tirana Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Marseille Airport to Tirana Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Tirana in March.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Marseille Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
You've visited Tirana, now it's time to explore other corners of Albania. Travel about 31 kilometres west to Durrës to tick off its leading attractions. From Durrës Balcony to Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Experience major highlights starting with Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.