Flying from Split Airport (SPU) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Split and Tirana follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your SPU to TIA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Split Airport to Tirana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SPU and TIA include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
£24 is the lowest price for a one-way Split Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start from £66. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SPU to TIA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Split Airport to Tirana International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SPU to TIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Split Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Split Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
Split Airport is around 14 miles from central Split. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SPU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Split Airport to Tirana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're arriving on a late Split Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon 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 top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana International Airport, Tirana is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Split Airport to Tirana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tirana in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Split Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SPU to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Albania just waiting to be explored. About 19 miles west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Albania, head for Elbasan, roughly 20 miles south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are key highlights.