Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
Each week, there are 13 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 13:15 Wizz Air Malta flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:25 with Wizz Air Malta.
Your BCN 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 flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Tirana (and then exploring more of Albania!) is easy with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and TIA include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is RM128. A return plane ticket is currently RM262. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to TIA by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BCN to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Book a hotel close to TIA if you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Tirana. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tirana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to TIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Albania just waiting to be discovered. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. No visit is complete without checking out Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.