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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Albania

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights to Albania cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares to Albania are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $880 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares to Albania right now?

The cheapest fare to Albania in the last week was $569 round-trip to Tirana Rinas (TIA).

What's the cheapest month to fly to Albania?

February is the cheapest month to fly to Albania, with round-trip fares averaging $593. The most expensive months are June and July, when average round-trip fares rise to $1,036 and $974, respectively.

When's the best time to book a flight to Albania?

The best time to book is 25 weeks before departure. Drawing on 12 months of KAYAK data, fares booked in this window have averaged 15% lower than last-minute bookings (within 2 weeks of departure).

How do fares to each airport in Albania compare?

Tirana Rinas (TIA) is the only airport serving flights to Albania. Round-trip fares average about $883.

How do fares to Albania vary across the week?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Albania and Saturday is the most expensive. Looking at KAYAK data from the past 12 months, Monday prices run 9% lower than Saturday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Albania?

On average, night flights are the cheapest, at around $883. Morning flights are the most expensive to Albania, with tickets averaging $934.

Key details for flights to Albania

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 227% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tirana

Your questions about flights to Albania, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight to Albania?

    Yes. Fares to Albania are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $699 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's worth booking.

  • How much should I budget for a flight to Albania?

    You can typically expect round-trip fares to Albania to cost from $699 to $1,129, based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months.

  • What are the main airports serving Albania?

    Flights to Albania all arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA).

  • What airlines fly nonstop to Albania?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline operates nonstop flights to Albania on a regular basis. One-stop options include:

    • Turkish Airlines
    • Lufthansa
    • British Airways

  • What cabin classes are available on flights to Albania?

    On flights to Albania you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are the passport and visa requirements when traveling from the United States to Albania?

    Travelers need to take a valid passport with them on their trip, and this passport needs to stay valid for at least 90 days beyond your date of arrival in Albania. If you are a citizen of the United States, there is no need to obtain a visa to travel to this country. If you plan on staying in the country for more than one year, you will need to apply for a residency permit.

  • What airports are located in Albania?

    Flights to Albania from the U.S. land at Tirana Airport (TIA), the country’s only major international airport. Located about 11 miles northwest of Tirana’s city center, TIA is also convenient to most of the other major cities in the country. It is about 18 miles east of Durrës, 35 miles northwest of Elbasan, 52 miles south Shkodër, and 92 miles northeast of Vlorë.

  • If I plan on renting a car in Albania, what are some of the child seat laws I need to know about?

    In this country, any child up to the age of four years old needs to travel in some type of child restraint seat. Children under the age of 12 can only travel in the front seat of a vehicle if they have an appropriate child restraint device. It is important for travelers with children to remember that car seat laws only apply to passenger vehicles but not to taxis, where children only need to ride in the rear seat of the vehicle.

  • Can I take a bus or train from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Tirana’s city center?

    Although there is no train service from TIA, you can take a Rinas Express bus, which departs hourly to the city from the airport. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes, and buses are available from the early morning until late at night.

  • If I want to travel to a coastal city such as Vlore in Albania, what is the best way to get there?

    Since the Tirana International Airport is the only airport that offers international service from the United States, travelers need to fly to this airport first. Once your flight arrives at the airport, there is a dedicated airport shuttle that will make the trip to this city in around 2h 30min. Alternatively, passengers can travel to the Brindisi Airport (BDS) in Italy, and then take the ferry provided by Starlines or European Seaways to Vlore in around 7h 30min.

  • If I fly into Montenegro’s Podgorica Golubovci Airport (TGD) how can I reach Albania?

    You can certainly fly from Montenegro’s Podgorica Golubovci Airport (TGD) to Albania and the flight to Tirana International airport (TIA) will take aproximately 3h 35 min. Another more convenient solution would be renting a car from the airport. Almost all car rental companies will allow you to travel from Montenegro to Albania. However, you should notify your rental car company in advance that you will be traveling out of the country, and your rental company may charge a small fee if you leave the country. Also, you may need to pay an additional fee for car insurance or show proof that you have coverage of your own that will cover a rental car; be sure to carry this proof with you as you travel.

  • Are there any airports in the United States that offer direct flights to Albania?

    There are no airports in the United States that offer direct flights to Albania. There are several airports in the United States that offer one-stop flights, including Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD), Denver International Airport (DEN), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

  • What airport in Albania is closest to Vlorë?

    TIA is about 92 miles to the northeast of Vlorë, making it the closest airport to the coastal city. However, if your travel plans include visiting Greece, you may want to consider arriving at Corfu Airport (CFU) on the Greek island of Corfu, which is located about 121 miles south of Vlorë.

  • If I am planning on traveling to Albania for the Kala Music Festival, what is going to be the best way to get there from the United States?

    This festival takes place in the city of Dhermi, which is a beautiful seaside destination along the southern coast of Albania. Most travelers visiting will fly from the United States to the Tirana International Airport. Once at this airport, there is a shuttle service that can take you to the town of Vlore in around 2h 30min, and then you can board another shuttle provided by Go To Albania that takes you to Dhermin in around 1h.

  • What is the best Albania airport to use if I plan to visit the Prespa Lakes?

    TIA is your best option if you plan to visit the Prespa Lakes and other attractions in eastern Albania and even western North Macedonia. TIA is located about 114 miles northwest of Prespa National Park, and it takes about 3h 20min to get there by car.

  • If I would like to travel to see some of the archaeological sites of Butrint National Park, what is the easiest way to get there from the United States?

    One of the easiest and quickest ways to make this trip is to fly to the Preveza Airport (PVK) in Greece from a wide selection of departure points in the United States. Once you arrive at this airport, you will find abundant bus services to take you to the city of Igoumenitsa in Northern Greece, which makes a great jumping-off point for tour providers in this amazing park.

  • What are my best options for flights to Albania from the Southeast U.S.?

    Travelers from the Southeastern U.S. will find the widest variety of one-stop flights to Albania’s Tirana Airport (TIA) departing from Atlanta’s Hartfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) and Charlotte’s Douglas Airport (CLT). 

Your guide to booking flights to Albania

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 25 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 15% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your dates are flexible, February usually has the best deals, while June tends to be the priciest. The best-time-to-travel chart on this page shows how prices move across the year.
  • Monday is usually the cheapest day to fly, about 9% cheaper than Saturday, the priciest day. If your dates are flexible, that's an easy way to save. If not, try nearby airports or a layover instead.
  • Tirana is the most popular destination in Albania. Start your trip here and then check out these other places KAYAK travelers love: Sarandë, Durrës and Vlorë.
  • One destination airport that is popular for visitors traveling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albania is the Tirana International Airport (TIA). When making this trip, travelers will find one-stop flight options aboard Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.
  • If you’re planning to pick up a car at Tirana International Airport (TIA), you’ll find a large selection of car rental counters in the airport’s arrival hall. Be sure to have a credit card handy to pay for your rental, as Albanian rental car companies cannot accept a debit card for your rental deposit.
  • Travelers departing from the east coast of the United States to Albania will often depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). When departing from this airport, passengers can utilize one-stop flights aboard Lufthansa, Delta Airlines, and ITA Airways.
  • Tirana Airport (TIA) is a hub for Air Albania and Albawings, which are based in Albania, and Wizz Air, which is based in Hungary. Although it is not a hub for any of the major airlines that fly out of the U.S., it is easy to find one-stop flights to Tirana Airport (TIA) from the U.S.
  • Passengers in the central part of the United States that want to make the trip to Albania will often use Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). When utilizing this airport, there are a number of one-stop flights available aboard Turkish Airlines and British Airways.
  • If you’re traveling from Washington, D.C. and other areas in the Mid-Atlantic U.S., you’ll find the largest selection of flights to Albania departing from Dulles International Airport (IAD), many of which are one-stop flights. These flights land at Tirana Airport in central Albania.
  • If you are traveling to cities in the north of Albania, a better airport option might be Podgorica Golubovci Airport (TGD) in southern Montenegro. When flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport, you will find one-stop flights aboard Turkish Airways and Air Serbia to the airport.
  • For travelers visiting the southern part of Albania, a more convenient airport option may be the Corfu Airport Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU). They are several two-stop flight options to this airport from John F. Kennedy International Airport, and then you can take the ferry provided by Ionian Seaways that can take you to Sarande in southern Albania in around 35min.
  • If you plan on departing for your trip to Albania from the northwestern United States, a good choice for a round of travel is to fly from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tirana International Airport on one of the one-stop flights offered by Lufthansa.
  • Quite a few of the flight options from the United States to Albania are aboard Lufthansa and have layovers at Frankfurt Am Main International Airport (FRA). This airline offers roughly 11 different lounges at this airport that all make a great place to spend your time during your layover.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Albania

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Albania? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Austrian AirlinesOverall score based on 980 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.6Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
Airline reviews

Pre-boarding seemed tom happen at the same time as Business Class - I thought the idea was to allow people who needed extra time to board without interference from other boarding types, but I guess that's how they do it at LAX.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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Pre-boarding seemed tom happen at the same time as Business Class - I thought the idea was to allow people who needed extra time to board without interference from other boarding types, but I guess that's how they do it at LAX.

The good: we liked fast boarding, the departure and arrival on-time. The not-so-good: The crew should learn from their sister-company Swiss with whom we took the flight to the US. Austrian onboard personnel need to smile more and provide a better service. Food was okay, there was the usual issue with “no more chicken” by the time they reach row X 😕. We did not understand why the crew collected trash so randomly and inadequately. We missed the free internet for messaging which was privided by Swiss as well. Hope this feedback helps.

They should be kind to the people Food is always plain pasta bread is from the fridge they don't even warm up Seat is so uncomfortable body hurts

I am very satisfied for choosing that Airlines! It was my first time but the everything went smoothly! Thank you!

This is truly the worst travel experience of my life. The UK ETA program had a technical failure, and I was stuck in limbo for 24 hours, unable to board my flight and unable to navigate anything in my itinerary. I had to rebook an entirely new flight and I’m now out doubled the money. Unconscionable.

OK, would prefer some meat for dinner, not just pasta although was tasty. There was only one dish, no choices

Flight delayed with no explanation. Boarding was confused (proceed to plane, go back to waiting area).

It was a great experience. The aircraft is a bit dated but other than that it was great.

Last few years I didn't not have great experience with United Airlines.

Booked economy. Seat felt like it was a bit more roomy than my last trans Atlantic flights. I had a nice person sitting next to me. Everything was as good as it could be considering you are 35,000 feet up in the air and in a metal container. Beers, wine, food were all readily available. Plenty of movies and shows to watch. Friendly flight staff

When getting to our seats a blanket, headphones and pillow where there already. The food was very good and plentiful. I liked when they came around w/hot towels to freshen up with. Slippers, socks and an eye mask was a nice surprise. My husband and I have mobility issues and the transporters were absolutely wonderful and helpful w/the wheelchairs at each stop. Getting from one gate to the next they were a blessing.

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

My first time in business class The in flt staff was outstanding in every aspect of service, the food was amazing, the business seat space made the 11 hour journey easy peazy

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

The fact that my flight was cancelled and made wait for 14 Fing hours to booka flightto a neighboring country.... never again

The worst experience I have ever been in, they canceled my ticket the very last minute although it was Booked since October! They claimed it was not possible to change the schedule till January 11, 2026 and all my plans were screwed! My wife paid cash upfront a down payment for a surgery she was going to perform on dec 27th, and all these money lost! I’m considering seriously to get support

Overall seamless flight from SFO to FCO. I chose economy to have more money to spend while in Italy. The seats bottoms are a bit on the thin side but they give you a pillow and blanket so Inl used the blanket to thicken up the seat bottom. You have to have a physical boarding pass (at least for my flight) so that was interesting. Crew was nice, food was good and over pretty down the middle.

1 1/2 hours delayed boarding at JFK caused us to almost miss connecting flight in Rome. Only 30 minutes of time to run from one end of FCO to the other for connecting flight. Not very easy to do for older travelers.

Crew was very good and accommodating. Maybe fruit could be added for a snack.

Staff was nice but seat is not what I expected

Flew Premium Economy. The seats were comfortable and tilted back far enough to sleep. Food was okay and service friendly and efficient. We bought tickets through Kayak partner Underpricer and the price was good.

ITA has these new Airbus A330 Neo that hates economy class passengers. The seats have absolutely no cushion to a point where it hits your spine constantly and reminds you to fork out for premium economy or don’t travel next time. The food was absolutely horrible, ETA mentioned 3 meals for 12 hour flight but it was mostly 1 meal and 2 light snacks. I am vegetarian, so my 2’d food was 1 slice of tomato, 1 cucumber on a dry cold bun. The other 2 meals were disgusting. My young one threw up the entire time. Flight attendants were the cherry on top - plain bad. They would skip servicing drinks to some passengers completely and if you call for an attendant, they will come and stop the button on top without even asking you what you need. I would avoid ITA by all means - there are plenty of options including SAS for same routes with better seats and humane treatment.

Nice flight. Uneventful, very good crew, comfortable seats. Pleasant experience.

ITA cancelled fligh rebooked with Lufthansa. Flight good, but 2hour connection in Frankfurt was HORRIBLE, took 1.9 hours to get through scanner, customs, another security, got to gate after running all the way, so caught it but stressful and terrible start to trip.

The boarding process was organized and efficient, and the crew was friendly and attentive throughout the flight. Food and drinks were typical economy class, but good. The aircraft was old, and the restroom was not very clean. However, we arrived on time, so overall the experience was good.

In Prem Econ, safe and timely flight, good amount of space, mostly comfortable seats. Little irritants: When lying down, seat kept shifting on me...as a short person w/light weight, my seat often reverted to semi-upright. Footrest was broken. TV screen didn't work, after I asked a few times a FA rebooted it to work again. And food was marginal. I don't expect much from airplane food...surprisingly, ITA didn't even meet expectations.

Our seats were not together - one on upstairs business class, the other nicer downstairs business class. Terrible!! A very nice agent worked hard with other passengers & got us upstairs together. Not ideal experience. Check in agent should have caught that! Asked about upgrade to first class for additional $2500 each. Refused upgrade saying we upgraded once already. We booked on business class to begin with so we’re NOT happy!!

Old planes and rude crew. They need a make over and better staff training. Even business class crew was rude and the hospitality was non existent.

They left a little late, contributing to our missed flight.

Great. Only issue…the cabin was kept as warm as a sauna.

United did a good job of communicating before the flight, but a simple notice about the expected time for the completion of repairs to the broken navigation services (which closed the airport for the day) would’ve helped to clarify our expectations. With so many cancelled flights on the 21st of September, a little certainty about our own departure would’ve helped. Because of the disruption, the plane was quite empty, and at 6‘5“ I was able to steal a little extra legroom from the empty adjacent seat. However, I am still waiting for the day when I can sit in a standard economy seat and simply straighten my legs. Cabin crew were amazing. Great attitude, and moments of fun with passengers.

Lufthansa was great. Crew on board excellent. Frankfort passport control horrible it took about two hours to get through. After waiting in line for hours there was a discussion with the passenger in front of me that was taking forever. The couple behind me had a connecting flight to Turkey in 30 minutes and asked border control officer of her situation and the control officer told the couple in a nasty tone if you don’t like it you can go to another line which would have surely made her miss the flight. Border patrol officers were not helpful. Finally made it through I had to exit and reentry for security check for my connecting flight which Lufthansa changed gates and I had to run to get to A60. Which it seemed 2 kilometers to get to but I made it. If i fid not have 2.5 hrs layover i would have missed my connecting flight to Milan. Not sure if I will fly through Frankfort in the future.

TV wasn’t working, flight attendants never came when turning on the light, luggage was delayed and when delivered it was broken. No suitcase for the rest of our 2 week trip with no response when claimed filed

Lost our luggage, now two days and four $30 each taxi trips to airport and long lines in taxi queue because Lufthansa didn’t get it right, by not recognizing new delays between flights caused byEU new lengthy crossing requirements for non EU travelers, so luggage lost because traditionally methodical and orderly Germans not paying attention.

This flight had way more space than my international flight which is just embarrassing

Missed the flight due to delays, waited hours for someone to finally do something to help, get on a flight 10 hours later only to have the plane deviate to Greece and made us spend the night in Greece and get on a flight the next day. It was a 3 day trip and the worst experience of traveling we've ever been through.

It was my experience w Kayak that was negative. I’m never using kayak again

Flight was delayed 4 hours, gate change was a big trek the opposite direction, gate agent indicated a lack of faith that we would actually fly.

I washed attendant for assistance and she never got back to me. I asked her a second time and she said she would check. She never did. The flight was over an hour late taking off No food service was offered despite over 4 hours on the flight

I chose seating based on me being 6’3 and they changed planes I guess bc I got 2 random Seats that were middle and window and vert cramped and uncomfortable for a long flight….should have been able to get same seating just different aisle maybe especially since we picked them and weren’t random

Liked that our agent at check in changed our seats to allow us to have more space.

Check on was very hard. I believe my seats had been selected when I booked, but when I checked in I had to select seats. My previous pre assigned seats were no longer showing and I had to take seats I did not want. Check in took me forever. I also had to pay an additional 22/seat when I had already paid. Lastly thought I had pre paid for a checked bag., but that did not show up so I had to pay for a checked bag. 75.00????

Waited until boarding started before saying there was no overhead luggage space on the plane.

Late lights, lost baggage and cramped seats. Did not feel that lost baggage was a priority. Communication was slow and often unclear.

Boarding was seamless, crew were great. Less disruptions on the night flight would have improved the experience and turning off lights earlier.

My bags were lost. I waited in a line for 5 hours after I landed and got no resolution to the issue.

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