Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Portland.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PDX to TIA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Tirana International Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the PDX to TIA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is RM1,729. A return plane ticket right now is RM2,363. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from PDX to TIA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Portland International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PDX to TIA.
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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled 83.65% of the time.
To reach Portland International Airport from central Portland, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near PDX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Book a hotel near TIA if you're catching a late Portland International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent to explore Tirana and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Tirana. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to TIA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 you should also see. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.