Flying from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Tirana Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Tirana is one hour behind Larnaca and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your LCA to TIA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Tirana (and then exploring more of Albania!) is a breeze with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LCA and TIA:
Athens International Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Crete Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Tirana Airport (TIA)
At the moment, AED 185 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 365. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LCA to TIA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LCA to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport.
Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
80% of flights departing from Larnaca Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from LCA.
To reach Larnaca Airport from central Larnaca, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LCA? If you've booked an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tirana Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Tirana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and venture far and wide through Tirana and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tirana Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tirana Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana Airport to central Tirana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
Getting to the center by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Tirana in March.
When reserving your flight from Larnaca Airport to Tirana Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LCA to TIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tirana. Around 31 kilometers away to the west, top sights here include Durrës Balcony, Durres Amphitheatre and Plazhi Durrës.
Around 32 kilometers south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favorite stop in Albania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mosque Pasha, Elbasan Castle and Clock Tower Sahati.
