Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Tirana one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SSH to TIA flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Tirana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SSH and TIA:
Palese Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Tirana International Airport flight is Rs19,346. A round-trip fare right now is Rs52,376. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SSH to TIA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Tirana International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SSH to TIA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Of the departures from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 65.11% arrive on time at their destination.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SSH? If you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Tirana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you're landing on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Tirana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Pick up a Tirana International Airport rental car and discover Tirana and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
Tirana International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tirana. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Tirana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Tirana is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Tirana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SSH to TIA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another essential stop in Albania. Experience major highlights starting with Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.