Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Valletta.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MLA to TIA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malta International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MLA and TIA:
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Malta International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is P2,349. A return plane ticket right now is P5,671. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MLA to TIA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport to Tirana International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MLA to TIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Malta International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Malta International Airport, data shows 72.79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Malta International Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MLA:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Malta International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tirana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Malta International Airport to Tirana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Tirana in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Malta International Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MLA to TIA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.