Tirana to London flights

How long is the flight from Tirana to London?

The flight duration from Tirana to London is three hours on a direct flight path.

What are the most common stopovers?

Stopovers are rarely necessary, but some airlines offer great rates when stopping at Frankfurt, Vienna, and Rome.

Is there a time change from Tirana to London?

Tirana, Albania, is just one hour ahead of London.

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Tirana?

Albanian nationals will need a valid passport as well as a travel visa to enter the UK.

You'll have a number of excellent options when you plan your London city breaks, with the following offering frequent departures:

• British Airways, the UK flag carrier.
• Wizz Air, a Hungarian budget airline with great prices on tickets.
• Lufthansa, the German national airline.
• Austrian Airlines, another popular flag carrier.
• Alitalia, the Italian national airline.

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• April combines pleasant spring weather with one of the cheapest times to go on trips to London.
• In August, London is often bathed in sunshine, perfect for exploring outside.
• September is when many visitors return to work and school, so it's less busy and the weather is usually still lovely.
• Come in December for the Christmas markets and to experience the fabulous festive shopping opportunities on Oxford Street and other popular spots.

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, sometimes called Rinas International Airport, is the city's air hub.

Useful Information about Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza

Find out how to get to the airport and the services you can make use of before your flight. It's just under 10 miles from the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By bus – it takes around 30 minutes to arrive at the airport on the Rinas Express from downtown. As always, be sure to leave plenty of time just in case of traffic or other delays.
• By taxi – ATEx provides airport transfers, taking approximately 30 minutes.

Services: open 24 hours, with free Wi-Fi and plenty of choices for eating and shopping while you wait for your flight. There's a dedicated smoking lounge at Segafredo Bar.

The two most popular arrival points from Tirana are Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Useful Information about Heathrow Airport

You'll be spoilt for choice with options for transferring to and from the airport on your holidays. Always leave plenty of time, particularly when travelling by taxi or coach.

How to get to the airport:

• By Tube – an economical option, you can take the Piccadilly line into Central London in around 45 minutes, with numerous stopping points.
• By train – great for speed, you can get to Paddington Station in just 15 to 30 minutes on the Heathrow Express train.
• By taxi – expect it to take 40 minutes to reach Central London, although potentially much longer if travelling in the early morning or late afternoon.
• By coach – you can take a bus between Heathrow and Victoria Coach Station in around 35 minutes.

Services: open 24/7, with unlimited free Wi-Fi to keep you entertained. There's a huge range of shops, restaurants, bars, and cafés. You'll also find baby changing facilities and showers, and smoking zones outside the terminals.

Useful Information about Gatwick Airport

Another major UK airport, Gatwick also benefits from many transport links to the city.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – the Gatwick Express will bring you to London's Victoria station in 30 minutes.
• By taxi – expect the journey to last about an hour, but potentially much longer during rush hour.
• By coach – it takes around 90 minutes or longer to reach Victoria Coach Station from Gatwick.

Services: another 24-hour airport, with 90 minutes of free Wi-Fi. There are many eating and shopping options, plus baby changing and smoking areas outside the terminals.

• See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, every day at 11am or 10am on Sundays.
• Witness the Crown Jewels and spot the ravens that keep watch over the Tower of London.
• Visit the Diana Memorial Fountain and go for a walk on sunny days in Hyde Park.
• Discover chic shopping and plenty of great places for a pint or bite to eat at Covent Garden.