Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tirana International Airport takes 2 hours 40 minutes (on average). Tirana's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Paris.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air France has direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tirana International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tirana — and maybe even more of Albania if time allows.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tirana International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between CDG and TIA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Albania, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CDG to TIA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tirana International Airport is Rs19,170. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs36,135. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flights from CDG to TIA.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport can be reached in approximately 44 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near CDG? If you're on an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tirana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana International Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tirana International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tirana in April.
Lock in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you want to explore Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap flights from CDG to TIA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tirana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the most popular stays in Tirana right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from CDG to TIA:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Skanderbeg Square, Dajti Mountain Hiking and Mount Dajti are among the things you can't miss in Tirana.
Complete your Tirana trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Tirana International Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Tirana getaway.