Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
✈️ Cheap flights to Albania
Compare fares to Albania from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Tirana Intl Mother Teresa (TIA). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Albania
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIA | Tirana Intl Mother Teresa | Rinas | Main |
Most visitors fly into Tirana International Airport. Ferries link Sarandë with Corfu and Durrës and Vlorë with Italian ports, and there are land borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece.
📅 Best time to fly to Albania
Best: May-June and September - warm sea, sunny days and far fewer crowds than midsummer.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October - pleasant for cities and hiking, though the sea is cooler and some beach businesses close.
Avoid: Late July-August on the coast if you dislike crowds and heat; November-March brings rain and snow-blocked mountain roads.
Weather by month in Tirana
- 12°Jan🌧
- 13°Feb🌧
- 16°Mar🌧
- 19°Apr🌧
- 24°May⛅
- 28°Jun⛅
- 31°Jul☀️
- 31°Aug☀️
- 27°Sep⛅
- 22°Oct🌧
- 17°Nov🌧
- 13°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Albania
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tirana | 1,897 km | 2 h 55 min | |
| New York → Tirana | 7,413 km | 9 h 35 min | |
| Los Angeles → Tirana | 10,607 km | 13 h 25 min | |
| Chicago → Tirana | 8,241 km | 10 h 35 min | |
| Miami → Tirana | 8,916 km | 11 h 25 min | |
| San Francisco → Tirana | 10,421 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| Toronto → Tirana | 7,601 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Paris → Tirana | 1,582 km | 2 h 35 min | |
| Frankfurt → Tirana | 1,289 km | 2 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Tirana | 3,730 km | 5 h 10 min | |
| Delhi → Tirana | 5,318 km | 7 h 05 min | |
| Mumbai → Tirana | 5,571 km | 7 h 25 min | |
| Singapore → Tirana | 9,429 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Sydney → Tirana | 15,720 km | 19 h 35 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Albania
- Tirana – A colourful, fast-changing capital with Cold War museums, the Blloku café district and a cable car up Mount Dajti.
- Berat – A UNESCO-listed town of whitewashed houses climbing to a hilltop citadel full of churches and icons.
- Gjirokastër – A grey-roofed old town around a huge fortress, with grand tower houses you can step inside.
- Sarandë & Ksamil – Lively seaside base with small islands and clear water, close to Butrint and the Blue Eye.
- Himarë & Dhërmi – Pebble beaches, hillside villages and dramatic coastal road views along the Riviera.
- Theth & Valbona – Remote alpine valleys with guesthouses, waterfalls and some of the best trekking in the Balkans.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Flights to Albania: questions
What is the main airport in Albania?
The main international airport is Tirana Intl Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana.
How long is the flight from London to Albania?
A nonstop flight from London to Tirana covers about 1,897 km and takes around 2 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Albania?
May-June and September - warm sea, sunny days and far fewer crowds than midsummer.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Albania?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October - pleasant for cities and hiking, though the sea is cooler and some beach businesses close.
Do I need a visa to fly to Albania?
It depends on your passport. See our Albania visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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