Travelling from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Tirana International Airport to Palese Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Tirana and Bari are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from TIA to BRI start at 06:00 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The latest departure is at 22:40 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 41 weekly Tirana International Airport to Palese Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TIA to BRI 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.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Tirana International Airport to Palese Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Bari (and then other corners of Italy) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
Albawings tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 91.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier for TIA to BRI flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Palese Airport (BRI)
R 343 is the lowest price for a one-way Tirana International Airport to Palese Airport flight. Return flights start at R 686. These fares can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from TIA to BRI by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Palese Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Tirana International Airport (TIA)
69.86% of flights that depart Tirana International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Tirana to Tirana International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near TIA? If you're boarding an early flight from Tirana International Airport to Palese Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
Consider booking a hotel close to BRI if you have a late Tirana International Airport to Palese Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Palese Airport rental car and discover Bari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Palese Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
From Palese Airport, Bari is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Palese Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Bari in January.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Tirana International Airport to Palese Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TIA to BRI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Bari has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres west of Bari, a trip to Rome will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Naples is another standout destination in Italy and is around 225 kilometres west of Bari. No trip is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.