Travelling from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Sarajevo and Tirana share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your SJJ to TIA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sarajevo International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJJ and TIA:
Vienna International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
₹ 5,253 is currently the best price for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 15,216. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJJ to TIA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Tirana International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SJJ to TIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Of the departures from Sarajevo International Airport, 67.19% land on time at their destination.
Central Sarajevo to Sarajevo International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SJJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're landing on a late Sarajevo International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent to explore Tirana and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Tirana International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Tirana in April.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SJJ to TIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another sought-after destination in Albania and is around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. No trip is complete without visiting Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.
