Flying from Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA): What you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport is located in Tirana.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to TIA, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to TIA with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between GRU and TIA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
71% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to TIA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 74%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport flight.
Getting from Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
The centre of Tirana is roughly 13 kilometres from Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
Currently, 369 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 673 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to TIA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA). Visit Tirana in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to TIA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tirana to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Tirana
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tirana:
Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car” and Skanderbeg Square are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Tirana travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Parku Kombëtar i Dajtit / Dajti National Park.
Explore more of Albania
Tirana is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Albania waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres southeast of Tirana, a trip to Korçë will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Korca Old Bazaar, Xhamia e madhe e Korçës and Archaeology Museum of Korce.
Gjirokastër is another favourite destination in Albania and is around 153 kilometres south of Tirana. No trip is complete without experiencing Experience Gjirokastra, Castle of Gjirokastra and Gjirokastër Museum.