Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, making Tirana eight hours ahead of San Diego.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your SAN to TIA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Tirana International Airport. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is a popular stopover on the SAN to TIA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Rs80,586 is currently the best price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs179,847. These fares may change based on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SAN to TIA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to TIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is located at Airport Drive.
71.38% of flights leaving from San Diego International Airport land at their destination on time.
San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SAN? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're getting in on a late San Diego International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near TIA:
Grab a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Tirana International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tirana. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from San Diego International Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SAN to TIA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Albania just waiting to be explored. About 31 kilometres west of Tirana, a visit to Durrës will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Albania, head for 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.
