Flying from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CLJ to TIA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CLJ and TIA:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is RM148. A return ticket is currently RM324. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from CLJ to TIA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
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Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cluj-Napoca International Airport, 72.0% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Cluj-Napoca International Airport from central Cluj-Napoca, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CLJ. Whether you have an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Book a hotel near TIA if you have a late Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and explore beyond Tirana's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
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 takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Tirana. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CLJ to TIA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Albania just waiting to be explored. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Experience major highlights starting with Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.