Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to TIA start from 00:35 — the first with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with Pegasus. In total, you can choose from 44 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SAW to TIA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Pegasus is your gateway to discovering Tirana (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Albania!). Browse the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Pegasus.
With a reliable 83.61% of services arriving as scheduled, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier operating SAW to TIA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SAW and TIA include:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Antalya Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is £28. A return plane ticket right now is £62. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from SAW to TIA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAW to TIA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% land on time at their destination.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 30 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Reserve a hotel close to TIA if you're catching a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and explore beyond Tirana's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana International Airport, Tirana is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Tirana in April.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to TIA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tirana. Around 19 miles away to the west, check out popular attractions including Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania and is around 20 miles south-east of Tirana. No journey is complete without seeing Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.