Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sofia.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your SOF to TIA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SOF and TIA:
Palese Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
R 756 is the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,700. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOF to TIA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Sofia Airport to Tirana International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of all flights leaving Sofia Airport, 66.73% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SOF:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Book a hotel near TIA if you're on a late Sofia Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and venture far and wide through Tirana and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Albania just waiting to be discovered. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a trip to Durrës will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If there's time to check out another great 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 key reasons to visit.