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Getting from Tirana Airport to Saranda

Justine Mellor

July 27, 2023

Saranda, also known as Sarandë, is a beautiful resort on the Albanian Riviera. Known for its sweeping beaches, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint and great bars and restaurants, it’s an up-and-coming holiday destination with plenty to explore.

Tirana Airport is approximately 255 km from Saranda and the journey takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes by car. You have the choice between 3 modes of transport from Tirana Airport to Saranda; taxi, private transfer or bus. As this is a long journey, taking a taxi or private transfer is by far the easiest and fastest option, getting you there in 4 hours and 30 minutes.

An inexpensive alternative is to take a combination of buses to get from the airport to Saranda. The trip will take at least 5 hours and will cost just €21.70 (ALL 2,255).

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€210	270min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€180	270min	24/7
Bus	€43.40	300min	10:00–16:00

Travelling from Tirana Airport to Saranda by taxi

Due to the considerably long journey time, taking a taxi is definitely the most comfortable way to transfer from Tirana Airport to Saranda. Licensed taxis at Tirana Airport are operated by “Taxi Tirana Airport by Holiday Albania”. The taxis are yellow, with the airport logo on the side.

A taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda will take you 4 hours and 30 minutes and you’ll pay around €180 (ALL 18,727), depending on traffic.

Price of a taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda

Taxis in Tirana calculate their fares using a taximeter based on the time and distance travelled to your exact location, and there are no price differences for day, night and weekend trips.

The average price of a ride from Tirana Airport to Saranda is around €180 (ALL 18,727), not including surcharges and traffic.

Cost

€180 (ALL 18,727)

Trip Duration

270 Min

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Tirana Airport.

Where do I get the taxi from?

You can find official taxi ranks straight outside the airport’s arrivals hall.

Convenience

Taking a taxi is super convenient and the best mode of transport from Tirana Airport to Saranda. The ride is door-to-door and much shorter than using public transport.

For a more personalised experience with a guaranteed fixed fare, you can book a private transfer in advance.

Editor’s Note

If you want to get to your destination quickly without any hidden fees, we recommend booking a private transfer in advance.

Useful Tips

Some taxis accept bank card payments, and others do not. It is always recommended to ask your driver beforehand.

Tipping your Tirana taxi driver is not customary, although always appreciated. Most travellers round up their end fare or offer a 10% tip.

Make sure that the taximeter has been turned on, and reset before starting your journey.

There are no price differences for day, night or weekend trips.

How to get from Tirana Airport to Saranda by bus

Unfortunately, there are no direct buses running this route, so you’ll need to take a combination of buses to travel between Tirana Airport and Saranda.

First, you’ll have to take the direct bus from the airport to Vlorë. Hermes Airport (Hermes Aeroport) provides a direct bus service connecting Tirana Airport to Vlorë that leaves 6 times a day, taking a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach the centre of Vlorë. From there, you can hop on a bus to Saranda, it will take you 2 hours and 45 minutes and a ticket costs €12 (ALL 1,248).

The trip will take you approximately 5 hours, not including waiting times and you’ll pay a total of €21.70 (ALL 2,255).

How much is the bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

A one-way ticket for the bus from the airport to Vlorë will cost you €9.70 (ALL 1000) and you’ll pay €12 (ALL 1,248) for the bus from Vlorë to Saranda.

The total cost of the bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda is €21.70 (ALL 2,255).

Cost

€21.70 (ALL 2,255)

Trip Duration

300 Min

Waiting times for the buses range from 2-5 hours.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The TIA-Vlorë bus departs at: 10:00, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 16:30 and 22:00. The Vlorë-Saranda bus departs at 05:00, 05:45, 06:30, 06:45, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:00.

Where do I catch the bus from?

As you leave the arrivals hall, walk straight ahead for about 50 metres and you’ll see the bus stops.

Convenience

Getting from Tirana Airport to Saranda by bus is a good budget choice. However, The first bus only departs 6 times a day, so it might not match up with your flight arrival time. Plus, waiting times between the 2 buses can be long. In this case, you may end up waiting for a few hours, so we recommend taking a private transfer.

Editor’s Note

If you miss the bus from the airport to Vlorë, you can take a taxi to the Regional Bus Terminal in Tirana, costing approximately €15 (ALL 1,560) and then take a bus from there (buses depart 8 times a day from Tirana to Saranda).

Useful Tips

There is storage space for luggage on the bus.

You can only buy your tickets on board the bus or from the booths at the station.

Welcome Pickups transfer

Book a trained, English-speaking taxi driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular cab from the line

If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Tirana. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

Best drivers

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Drivers are always on time

Quality support

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DAYTIME

€210.0

NIGHTTIME

€252.0

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

Sedan Car

4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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Frequently asked questions

How can I get from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

There are 3 transport options available from Tirana Airport to Saranda; taxi, private transfer or bus. Taking a taxi or private transfer is by far the easiest and fastest option, getting you there in 4 hours and 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a combination of buses to get from the airport to Saranda. The trip will take 5 hours and cost just €21.70 (ALL 2,255).

What's the cost of a taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

Taxis in Tirana calculate their fares using a taximeter based on the time and distance travelled to your final destination. The estimated price of a ride from Tirana Airport to Saranda is around €180 (ALL 18,727), not including surcharges and traffic. For the peace of mind of a fixed fare, you can book a private transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups and treat yourself to our fully personalised transfer services, 24/7 customer support and the convenient use of our app.

What's the distance between Tirana Airport and Saranda?

Tirana Airport is about 255 km from Saranda and the trip takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes by car.

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Travelling from Tirana Airport to Saranda by taxi

Price of a taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda

Cost

€180 (ALL 18,727)

Trip Duration

270 Min

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Tirana Airport.

Where do I get the taxi from?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Tirana Airport to Saranda by bus

How much is the bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

Cost

€21.70 (ALL 2,255)

Trip Duration

300 Min

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The TIA-Vlorë bus departs at: 10:00, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 16:30 and 22:00. The Vlorë-Saranda bus departs at 05:00, 05:45, 06:30, 06:45, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:00.

Where do I catch the bus from?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Welcome Pickups transfer

Best drivers

Flight monitoring

Quality support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

Prices

DAYTIME

NIGHTTIME

Sedan Car

Frequently asked questions

How can I get from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

What's the cost of a taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

What's the distance between Tirana Airport and Saranda?

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