Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and TIA:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
At the moment, ر.ق. 914 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,090. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to TIA, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tirana International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to TIA.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tirana International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Explore without limits with a Tirana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and find adventure across Tirana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Tirana International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tirana. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Tirana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to TIA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Albania waiting to be explored. Around 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
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.
