Travelling from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tirana International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Tirana.
Take your pick of 42 weekly Tirana International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest flight available. Aegean Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:45.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your TIA to ATH flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Tirana International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering TIA to ATH flights. An impressive 87.3% of its services on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tirana International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is C$36. A round-trip ticket is currently C$96. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from TIA to ATH by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Of the departures from Tirana International Airport, 69.86% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Tirana International Airport from central Tirana, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to TIA? If you've booked an early flight from Tirana International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Tirana International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Tirana International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TIA to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.