Flying from Palese Airport (BRI) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport.
Bari and Tirana follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 165 Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, opt for the 06:00 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:55 with Wizz Air Malta.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BRI 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.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Tirana holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Albania:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Albawings.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for BRI to TIA flights, with 86.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRI and TIA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
$26 is the lowest price for a one-way Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $52. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRI to TIA.
The cheapest month for flights from Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Palese Airport (BRI)
72.39% of flights leaving from Palese Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Palese Airport from central Bari, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to BRI? If you've booked an early flight from Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Pick up a Tirana International Airport rental car and explore Tirana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Surprice and Localrent are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tirana in April.
Book your flight from Palese Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you want to visit Tirana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRI to TIA in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include 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.