Flying from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport (TIA) taking off from here.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Philadelphia. Tirana International Airport is located in Tirana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to TIA.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Philadelphia to TIA departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
PHL is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
78.93% of flights that depart Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is about 56 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to TIA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Trenton-Mercer Airport:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82.45% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
The address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Consider booking a hotel near TIA if you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and chase adventure across Tirana and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport flight.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Central Tirana is about 13 kilometres from Tirana International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport is ₹ 32,227. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 71,702. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Philadelphia to TIA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Cheap Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport (TIA). August is when most people travel to Tirana. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Philadelphia to TIA flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tirana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tirana right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Tirana International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Dajti Mountain Hiking, Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” and Skanderbeg Square are must-do's during your Tirana adventure.
Explore more of Albania
You've visited Tirana, now it's time to discover more of Albania. Journey around 129 kilometres south-east to Korçë to tick off its top sights. From Korca Old Bazaar to Parku Japonez and Kisha Ungjillore e Korçës, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Gjirokastër is another well-known destination in Albania and is around 153 kilometres south of Tirana. No trip is complete without visiting Experience Gjirokastra, Gjirokastra Old Town and Girokastra.