There are 5 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SOF - TIA
1h 55m$45–171Bus via Skopje
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tiranabus
15h 40m$42–101Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus
13h 31m$53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Tirana443.7 km
6h 47mDrive 443.7 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tiranacar 443.7 km
6h 47m$81–116
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania is to bus which costs $53 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $45 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at 9 Katëshet B via Хотел Плиска, Sofia Central Bus Station and Teg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Albania is 354 km. The road distance is 443.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania without a car is to bus which takes 13h 31m and costs $53.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $45 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53 and takes 13h 31m.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Tirana station.
Albania is 1h behind Sofia Airport (SOF). It is currently 9:32 AM in Sofia Airport (SOF) and 8:32 AM in Albania.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Albania?
Wizz Air flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Nela Travel Tours operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tirana 3 times a week. Tickets cost $53 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Phone
- +355 68 391 1009
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelatours.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $53
- Schedules at
- nelatravel.site
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
- Phone
- +389 47 231 192
- [email protected]
- Website
- transkop.mk
Bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- transkop.mk
- Phone
- +389 44 371 066
- [email protected]
- Website
- hafettours.mk
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- hafettours.mk
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hak Bus
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- Hak Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania is 444 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Albania.
There are 4216+ hotels available in Albania.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Albania. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.