Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, making Tirana one hour ahead of Manchester.
Every week, there are four Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, take the 05:55 Ryanair UK flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:45 with Ryanair UK.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Tirana (and then exploring more of Albania!) is a breeze with Ryanair UK. This popular carrier has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair UK on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MAN and TIA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is RM82. A return ticket is currently RM186. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to TIA, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights that take off from Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Manchester Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAN:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you have a late Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near TIA:
Pick up a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Tirana in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to TIA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be explored after you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.