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Wed, Oct 21
Johannesburg JNBTirana TIA
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£369
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£374
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How much do flights to Tirana cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£351

Cheapest round-trip

£586

Average round-trip

£726

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro - Church of St. John at Kaneo - Monastery of Ostrog, Montenegro

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Tirana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
August32°C20°C
September27°C17°C
October21°C13°C
November17°C10°C
December12°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
282
days per year
Snow days
1
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
84%
23°C15°C
18 Oct
21°C11°C
Monday
12 Oct
68%
22°C14°C
19 Oct
12%
22°C13°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
74%
17°C11°C
20 Oct
23°C13°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
20°C8°C
21 Oct
23°C14°C
Thursday
15 Oct
20°C10°C
22 Oct
45%
23°C17°C
Friday
16 Oct
20°C11°C
23 Oct
13%
23°C15°C
Saturday
17 Oct
20°C10°C
24 Oct
18%
23°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Tirana. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Fly Safair, Wizz Air Malta, and Qatar Airways. Johannesburg and Tirana have 400 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 Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria 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, Pristina International, Podgorica, Tivat, Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle.

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Tirana?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Tirana with Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Fly Safair, Wizz Air Malta, Qatar Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Tirana?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Tirana?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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, Pristina International, Podgorica, Tivat, Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Tirana depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Tirana arrive?

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