Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
You can choose from nine weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Iberia is the earliest available. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Iberia is your gateway to exploring Tirana (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Albania!). Browse the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and TIA:
Palese Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Currently, P1,997 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P3,995. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to TIA, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that leave from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Follow your own route with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and venture far and wide through Tirana and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before your trip.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Tirana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you want to explore Tirana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to TIA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
You've done Tirana, now it's time to discover other parts of Albania. Journey about 31 kilometres west to Durrës to tick off its top sights. From Lulishtja to Walking Path and Manskuri, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. No visit is complete without checking out Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.