Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, making Tirana one hour behind Bucharest.
Flights from OTP to TIA start at 07:10 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The last departure is at 21:35 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 29 weekly Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport flights.
Your OTP 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 for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Tirana — and maybe even more of Albania if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering OTP to TIA flights is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OTP and TIA include:
Vienna International Airport
Treviso Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
At the moment, $22 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $44. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from OTP to TIA, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from OTP to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
71.27% of flights that leave from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport land at their destination on time.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near OTP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're getting in on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near TIA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent to explore Tirana and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to central Tirana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OTP to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
You've visited Tirana, now it's time to discover other corners of Albania. Journey around 31 kilometres west to Durrës to check off its leading sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite 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.