Flying from Vancouver to Tirana International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Tirana International Airport (TIA) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Tirana International Airport is located in Tirana.
Your flight from Vancouver to TIA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
In high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vancouver to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to TIA flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to Tirana International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their final stop as scheduled 67.97% of the time.
About 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 Vancouver to Tirana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Grab a Tirana International Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week in advance of your Vancouver to Tirana International Airport flight.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
The centre of Tirana is around 13 kilometres from Tirana International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
At the moment, $1,218 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Tirana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,260. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to TIA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Vancouver to Tirana International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to Tirana International Airport (TIA). August is when most people visit Tirana. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to TIA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Tirana International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tirana
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Tirana International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tirana:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Dajti Mountain Hiking, Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” and Skanderbeg Square are top sights which should feature on any good Tirana itinerary.
Explore more of Albania
You've seen Tirana, now it's time to discover more of Albania. Travel around 129 kilometres south-east to Korçë to tick off its must-visit sights. From Korca Old Bazaar to Parku Japonez and Kisha Ungjillore e Korçës, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Gjirokastër is another essential stop in Albania and is around 153 kilometres south of Tirana. No journey is complete without dropping by Experience Gjirokastra, Gjirokastra Old Town and Girokastra.