Flights to Albania
Albania, a small country nestled on the Balkan Peninsula, offers its visitors a fun-filled adventure thanks to its diverse landscapes. From historic cities to relaxing white-sand beaches and striking mountain ranges, you can easily feel like you’re on multiple holidays in one trip. Start planning your itinerary with a glass of raki – an Albanian plum and grape aperitif – in hand.
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Get ready for a multidimensional adventure in Albania
Fly to Tirana with British Airways and start your journey in the capital.
Here you can while away the days, exploring the city’s tree-lined streets, admiring the colourful buildings and cultural landmarks by foot.
If you’re looking to venture further afield, the UNESCO-listed town of Gjirokaster is famous for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture. Albania’s coastline, meanwhile, boasts clear-as-glass waters, pristine beaches and charming villages, like Himara and Dhermi.
Head back inland to the Llogara Pass and hike the scenic National Park. Whether you're exploring in the rugged mountains, relaxing on the coast or delving into Albania’s rich history, there’s a little something for everyone. Book your holiday to Albania now.
Flight time
3 hours
Time zone
GMT +1
Currency
Tiranai Dinar
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Albania flight FAQs
A flight from London Heathrow to Tirana International Airport takes about three hours.
We fly to Tirana from London Heathrow.
Use our low fare finder to discover the cheapest time to visit Albania. The most popular time to explore the country is during the summer months, from June to September. This period offers warm weather, ideal for enjoying the beaches along the Albanian Riviera or for hiking in the mountainous regions. Book your flights in the spring or autumn months to still enjoy good weather and avoid busier attractions.
You can make a trip to Albania fit any budget. It’s known for its affordability, making it a great destination for those looking to spend less. You can travel around the country using the affordable public transport network, including buses and furgons – shared minibuses – that connect the bigger cities and tourist sites. Dining out can also easily be enjoyed on a budget, with local restaurants offering traditional dishes like speca me gjize – stuffed peppers – and tave kosi – a lamb and rice dish – at low prices. There are also plenty of free or cheap attractions, including hiking the Albanian Alps and exploring the ancient ruins of Butrint.
In Albania’s bigger cities you can use public transport with ease, or get your steps in, as many attractions are a walkable distance from each other. Taxis are also available – just make sure you agree on a fare before getting into a hailed taxi. For domestic travel, you can use buses or even ferries, if you’re travelling along the coastal areas. Or, hire a private driver to take you to all the attractions and navigate while you sit back and enjoy your holiday.
You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Albania has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.
A trip to Albania should be on all adventure-seekers' bucket lists. In the north, the mountain village of Theth is perfect for nature lovers wanting a break from a challenging hike. Or visit Syri i Kalter in the south, a natural spring with picture-ready turquoise waters. Discover Albania’s many historical sites, like the city of Berat, also known as the City of a Thousand Windows. Another must-visit is Apollonia, an ancient city near Fier, which was once a major centre in the Roman Empire and has well-preserved ruins, including a theatre and a temple.
You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.
If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.
Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders may require a visa to visit Albania, depending on how long they stay. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.
Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.
Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.
Albanian highlights
Tirana
- Explore Skanderbeg Square, where you’ll find important landmarks like the National History Museum, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the Opera House.
- Visit Bunk’Art 2 and learn about Albania’s communist past in a former Cold War bunker.
- Ride the Dajti Ekspres Cable Car up to Mount Dajti for panoramic views over the city and its surroundings.
Our cabins
All our cabins offer the same great – and uniquely British – experience. Choose your perfect way to fly, from economy to business.
Economy
Our Euro Traveller cabin offers all the touches you need to enjoy your flight at an affordable price.
Business
Work or relax in our Club Europe cabin and enjoy lounge access, a dedicated check-in area and more personal space.
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- Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
- Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in USD per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
- Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
- Advertised fares are available on ba.com. Additional charges may apply if purchased through British Airways outlets or travel agents.
- Combine and save on Vacations: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ vacation including more than one hotel and / or car.
- Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply.
1. Vacation Sale offers can be booked online at ba.com or through the British Airways call centre from January 6, 2026 and January 22, 2026 at 23:59 EST.
2. Vacation sale offers are valid on travel between January 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026. All travel must be completed by September 30, 2026. For travel from all British Airways operating airports in the US.
3. To qualify for the up to $400 discount per booking offer certain booking requirements must be met.
4. The savings are $50, $100, $200 or $400 and apply to new Vacation Package bookings only where a minimum spend is met:
a. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $8,000 per booking can save $400 per booking.
b. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $5,000 per booking can save $200 per booking.
c. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $3,000 per booking can save $100 per booking.
d. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $1,500 per booking can save $50 per booking.
5. The savings are per booking.
6. A Vacation Package booking means any booking including round trip flights and either a hotel, car or combination of both for the duration of the travel period. Hotels/cars added to flights only after a flight has been selected or booked will not be eligible. To be eligible for savings, we invite you to choose ‘Flight + hotel’ or ‘Flight + car’ when commencing a search. Quotes in our ‘Create your trip’ booking tool will not include this offer and are discounted in a different way.
7. Flight + car Vacation Package savings are applied before any Extras (insurance waiver, car seats etc.) are added to the booking.
8. Prices advertised on ba.com include the additional discount where applicable.
9. Vacation sale lead-in prices include all airline-related taxes, fees, and carrier charges.
10. Economy flight and hotel package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 5 nights for double occupancy accommodation.
11. Economy flight and car rental package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 7 days Avis or Budget car rental in a ‘Group A Economy Manual’ car. Prices are based on drivers aged 30-70 years. (Automatic car rental available at higher prices).
12. Car rental prices do not include fees charged locally such as airport charges, additional driver, insurance, navigation aids and similar options.
13. All prices are liable to change at any time and are subject to flight, hotel and car rental availability. Availability is strictly limited.
14. Offers are valid for new bookings only, made during the promotional period. Valid only when combined with British operated flights or BA code share flights departing from a US gateway.
15. Prices are based on travel during dates and board basis stated.
16. Limited availability of flights at these prices. Individual travel dates are subject to availability. Promotional travel is subject to availability and capacity control, and availability may be limited over holidays and peak periods. The number of seats available on each flight at a particular fare may be restricted and it is possible that seats allocated to a particular fare on a particular flight may be fully booked even though seats are still available for sale at a different fare or booking class in the same cabin.
17. Deposits can only be paid for bookings created as flight + hotel or flight + car packages. All flight only, hotel, car and experience only bookings, and any hotel, car or experiences added to a flight only booking are excluded from this offer. The following deposit levels apply based on the total spend per booking:
I. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $1000-$1999 - pay from $198 deposit per booking
II. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2000-$2499 - pay from $250 deposit per booking
III. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2500-$2999 - pay from $300 deposit per booking
18. The deposit balance will be due 28 days prior to your departure date. The actual payment date will be displayed on the payment details page. You can pay the balance in as many instalments as you want. This allows you to spread the cost of the vacation over a longer period. You will have full flexibility of when you make the payments and how much they are, the only requirement is that you must have paid the full balance by the balance due date.
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20. All travel on BA operated flights is subject to BA's General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage (see ba.com http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/british-airways/general-conditions-of-carriage) and the notice and conditions of contract contained on each ticket and itinerary. Passengers carried by code share services are subject to the ticketing carrier's conditions of carriage.
21. British Airways is not liable for the reproduction of this offer or indirect access via third party websites of these terms and where such reproduction misstates or omits any of the information or terms and conditions connected with this promotion.
22. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a hotel purchase apply.
23. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a car purchase apply.
24. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
25. This offer may be withdrawn or limited by British Airways without notice.
26. Other significant restrictions may apply.
We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that violate any of these terms and conditions.