Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Riyadh.
Your RUH 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.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Tirana (and then seeing more of Albania!) is a cinch with flynas. This popular airline offers direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Flynas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and TIA:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Dubai Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
At the moment, ₹ 10,545 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 21,172. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to TIA.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from RUH to TIA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of RUH.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're landing on a late King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TIA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and explore beyond Tirana's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport to the centre of Tirana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Tirana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Tirana International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to TIA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Albania, consider Elbasan, roughly 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are among the biggest draws.