Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Bangkok.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BKK to TIA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and TIA:
Dubai Airport
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is Rs91,347. A return plane ticket is currently Rs167,418. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BKK to TIA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tirana International Airport.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, 67.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BKK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tirana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're getting in on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near TIA:
Follow your own route with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and chase adventure across Tirana and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tirana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Tirana in April.
Lock in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BKK to TIA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Albania, consider Elbasan, about 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are among its highlights.