Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Your ORD to TIA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tirana Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and TIA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tirana Airport flight is $477. A return plane ticket right now is $863. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to TIA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tirana Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORD to TIA.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tirana Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tirana Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
If you're coming in on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tirana Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TIA:
Grab a Tirana Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Tirana Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tirana Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Tirana. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tirana Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Albania you should also see. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. No visit is complete without checking out Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.