Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Tirana is one hour ahead of Southampton and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SOU to TIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a well-known stop between SOU and TIA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Right now, 76 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 148 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOU to TIA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport to Tirana International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SOU to TIA.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Southampton Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Southampton Airport, 55.7% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SOU:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Consider booking a hotel near TIA if you're on a late Southampton Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tirana International Airport about one week in advance.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Southampton Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Tirana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Southampton Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you want to go to Tirana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOU to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many places in Albania waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
If you want to check out another great destination in Albania, head for Elbasan, roughly 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana. Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket are key reasons to visit.