Cheap flights from Balbala to Tirana from £522

Cheap flights from Balbala to Tirana from £522

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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Balbala JIBTirana TIA
£522
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Tue, Jul 21
Balbala JIBTirana TIA
£535
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Balbala JIBTirana TIA
£542
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Thu, Jul 23
Balbala JIBTirana TIA
£592
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Tue, Jul 21
Balbala JIBTirana TIA
£610
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Sat, Jul 25
Balbala JIBTirana TIA
£610
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£1,018
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How much do flights to Tirana cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£522

Cheapest round-trip

£1,018

Average round-trip

£1,021

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

Getting from Tirana airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi or ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose the Rinas Express bus

Tirana is served by Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA), located 17 km northwest of the city center. This is Albania's only international airport and the main gateway to the capital. Several airport transfers to city center options are available, including the Rinas Express bus, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

ALL 400; approximately $4 USD; one-way fare

every 60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-35 min

ALL 2,500 – ALL 3,500; approximately $25–35 USD; fixed fare to center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

ALL 1,500 – ALL 2,500; approximately $15–25 USD; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-35 min

ALL 3,000 – ALL 5,000; approximately $30–50 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

20-40 min

ALL 3,000 – ALL 8,000; approximately $30–80 USD per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Albania independently

Notes:

  • Prices in ALL (Albanian Lek); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Rinas Express bus departs from outside the arrivals terminal and stops at the National Museum in central Tirana.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed fares to the city center; agree on the price before departure.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Bolt and FreeNow are widely used and often cheaper than traditional taxis.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tirana

Depart from
Djibouti–Ambouli International
Arrive to
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
Average flights per week
219
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro - Church of St. John at Kaneo - Monastery of Ostrog, Montenegro

Check-in for a flight from Balbala to Tirana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
AegeanAEEA3No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tirana

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January10°C3°C
February12°C4°C
March14°C6°C
April18°C9°C
May22°C12°C
June27°C17°C
July31°C19°C
August31°C20°C
September27°C16°C
October21°C13°C
November17°C10°C
December12°C5°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
285
days per year
Snow days
1
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
17%
33°C18°C
19 Jul
57%
31°C17°C
Monday
13 Jul
33°C18°C
20 Jul
57%
32°C18°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36°C18°C
21 Jul
35°C18°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
17%
35°C20°C
22 Jul
37°C21°C
Thursday
16 Jul
17%
33°C18°C
23 Jul
35°C19°C
Friday
17 Jul
17%
32°C17°C
24 Jul
33°C15°C
Saturday
18 Jul
57%
32°C18°C
25 Jul
36°C17°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, and Aegean. Balbala and Tirana have 219 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Tirana, consider visiting Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, Church of St. John at Kaneo, and Monastery of Ostrog, Montenegro.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Balbala?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Balbala and Hargeisa, Jeddah, Detroit, Addis Ababa, Washington, D.C., Lahore, Manama, Dubai, Nairobi, London, Riyadh, Lisbon, Warsaw, Madrid, New Delhi, Juba, Lima, Dhaka, Accra, Kuwait City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tirana?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tirana and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Athens, Milan, Belfast, Birmingham, Dortmund, Malta, Brussels, Berlin, Glasgow, Hamburg, New York, Frankfurt, Bologna, Rome, Memmingen, Barcelona.
What airports are near Balbala?
The main airport in Balbala is Djibouti–Ambouli International. It is also served by Djibouti–Ambouli International.
What airports are near Tirana?
The main airport in Tirana is Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza. It is also served by Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Podgorica, Pristina International, Tivat, Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle.
Which airlines fly between Balbala and Tirana?
Currently, you can fly between Balbala and Tirana with Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, Aegean.
When’s the best time to travel between Balbala and Tirana?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Balbala and Tirana, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Balbala and Tirana?
Traveling between Balbala and Tirana, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Balbala?
There are a number of airports in and around Balbala. The main one is Djibouti–Ambouli International and other nearby airports include Djibouti–Ambouli International
How many airports are there near Tirana?
There are a number of airports in and around Tirana. The main one is Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza and other nearby airports include Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Podgorica, Pristina International, Tivat, Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle.
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