Birmingham, West Midlands to Rinas (BHX–TIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BHX–TIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair UK leads the route. The flight covers 1,260 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RK Ryanair UK | 2 | 73H | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rinas from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→TIA | MAN→TIA | LTN→TIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 66 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 4 | 31 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 15m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: BST · TIA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 7:00 PM in Rinas.
British passport holders enter Albania visa-free for up to 1 year, with a maximum stay of 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.
No supporting documents are required at the border beyond a valid passport, though return tickets and hotel reservations can speed up processing. The 90/180 rule is enforced, and overstays incur fines starting at ALL 10,000 (about $95). For stays over 90 days within 180, you need a residence permit from the local police directorate.
Direct flights from London to Tirana run about 2 hours 50 minutes. The Albanian lek (ALL) is the local currency, trading at roughly 105 ALL per $1. Euros are widely accepted in tourist areas and hotels. No vaccination requirements for entry from the UK. Albania is not in the Schengen Area, so your time here does not count against Schengen 90/180 limits.
BHX–TIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to TIA
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair UK. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BHX to TIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to TIA is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,260 miles (2,028 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Luton, Luton (LTN) and Liverpool (LPL).