Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Warsaw.
Each week, there are 14 Frederic Chopin Airport to Tirana International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, go for the 10:30 LOT - Polish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 17:50 with Wizz Air Malta.
Your WAW to TIA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Tirana (and then seeing more of Albania!) is a breeze with LOT - Polish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with LOT - Polish Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating WAW to TIA flights, LOT - Polish Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
$46 is the best price for a one-way Frederic Chopin Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start at $149. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from WAW to TIA.
The cheapest month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Tirana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Of the flights that depart from Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% land on schedule at their destination.
Frederic Chopin Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near WAW:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frederic Chopin Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tirana and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana International Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Tirana International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Tirana in April.
Lock in your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from WAW to TIA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
You've seen Tirana, now it's time to explore other corners of Albania. Journey about 31 kilometres west to Durrës to tick off its popular sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Albania, consider Elbasan, about 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are key reasons to visit.