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Cheap flights to Albania

Q: When is the best time to fly to Albania?

Peak season: Although it may be a little rough around the edges, budget travellers who book cheap flights to Albania will discover it is much less expensive than other European destinations such as Greece and Italy. The capital Tirana, where flights land, is a good place to start with its Ottoman ruins, museums, cafe culture and bustling nightlife. But venture beyond the city and you’ll discover a wealth of untouched natural beauty with UNESCO World Heritage National Parks, snowy mountains and glistening lakes. The pristine Adriatic coastline, known as the Albanian Riviera, is dotted with small beach towns where you can find decent accommodation for a song. Albania is relatively untouched by mass tourism since it was ruled by communism for the most part of the 20th century. Some consider it Europe’s best kept secret but with tourist numbers on the rise each summer, the peak season for Brits searching for cheap flights to Albania, it would pay to get in quick. Off season: Winter (December to February) in Albania is mostly cold and wet with most of the year’s rainfall occurring during these months. Snow is common in the mountains. Flights to Albania and accommodation are dirt cheap in winter but, as many hotels close down, finding one to stay in may be more difficult.

Most popular in	August	High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average price	£336	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£47	From London to Tirana

Cheapest prices for Albania flights by month

January

£151

February

£148

March

£147

April

£247

May

£225

June

£207

July

£282

August

£335

September

£218

October

£198

November

£146

December

£227

November is currently the cheapest month to fly to Albania. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

When is the best time to fly to Albania?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Price	£124 - £356
Temperature	8 - 31 °C
Rainfall	18 - 129 mm

Peak season:

Although it may be a little rough around the edges, budget travellers who book cheap flights to Albania will discover it is much less expensive than other European destinations such as Greece and Italy. The capital Tirana, where flights land, is a good place to start with its Ottoman ruins, museums, cafe culture and bustling nightlife. But venture beyond the city and you’ll discover a wealth of untouched natural beauty with UNESCO World Heritage National Parks, snowy mountains and glistening lakes. The pristine Adriatic coastline, known as the Albanian Riviera, is dotted with small beach towns where you can find decent accommodation for a song. Albania is relatively untouched by mass tourism since it was ruled by communism for the most part of the 20th century. Some consider it Europe’s best kept secret but with tourist numbers on the rise each summer, the peak season for Brits searching for cheap flights to Albania, it would pay to get in quick.

Off season:

Winter (December to February) in Albania is mostly cold and wet with most of the year’s rainfall occurring during these months. Snow is common in the mountains. Flights to Albania and accommodation are dirt cheap in winter but, as many hotels close down, finding one to stay in may be more difficult.

When is the best time to book flights to Albania?

You’re best off booking flights to Albania in the warmer months, when the days are longer and the temperatures are warmer. The country is at its scenic best in spring and summer and unlike Greece and Italy, it’s not overwhelmed by tourists in peak season (yet). Temperatures hover around 25C in July and August, making it a wonderful European summer destination where you can actually find room on a beach.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Albania?

Monday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Albania. Flying on Saturday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Flights in the morning are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Albania. Flights in the evening are usually the most expensive.

How long is the flight to Albania?

Flights from London to Albania: 3 hours.

Flights from Manchester to Albania: 5 hours 30 minutes.

Flights from Birmingham to Albania: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Flights from Glasgow to Albania: 5 hours 35 minutes.

Which airlines operate flights to Albania?

British Airways offer direct flights to Albania from London Gatwick four times a week. You can also catch connecting flights from here with airlines such as: Lufthansa (via Frankfurt), Alitalia (via Rome) or Austrian Airlines (via Vienna). Connecting flights to Albania, via various European stopovers, are also operated by many airlines from most major cities in UK.

How do you get from the airport to the city centre in Albania?

Flights to Albania land at Tirana International Airport (TIA) (also known as the Mother Teresa airport) in the country’s capital. Upon exiting the airport you’ll find taxis lined up outside and just a few metres further, a bus stop for the local bus. This leaves for Tirana city centre on the hour and takes around 30 minutes. The fare is approx. 250 lek (about £1.50).