Frankfurt am Main to Rinas (FRA–TIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FRA–TIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 801 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 14 | 319 | 2h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rinas from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→TIA | CGN→TIA | FKB→TIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 85 mi | 89 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 25m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CET · TIA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 6:00 PM in Rinas.
German citizens can enter Albania visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. A valid passport is required. Albania also accepts EU national ID cards for entry.
Albania is not in the EU or Schengen, so expect passport control on arrival. Registration with local police is technically required within 48 hours, but hotels and guesthouses handle this automatically. If staying in private accommodation, your host should register you at the local police station. Working in Albania requires a separate residence and work permit.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
FRA–TIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to TIA
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FRA to TIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to TIA ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 801 miles (1,289 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via TLV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN), Rheinmünster (FKB) and Stuttgart (STR).