Heraklion to Rinas (HER–TIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HER–TIA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Big Sky Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 513 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 5 | 320 | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| GQ Big Sky Airlines | 2 | ATR | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rinas from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→TIA | RHO→TIA | ATH→TIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 179 mi | 192 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 1 | 42 |
| Flight time | 1h 58m | 1h 35m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · TIA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Rinas.
Greek 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. A valid Greek ID card is sufficient for entry; no passport required. This is one of the few non-EU countries where a Greek ID card works at the border.
No supporting documents are required. 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. The Greek-Albanian land border at Kakavia and Kapshtica is busy, with wait times of 1 to 3 hours during summer and Greek holidays.
The drive from Ioannina to Tirana via the Kakavia border crossing takes about 4 hours. Direct flights from Athens to Tirana run about 1 hour 15 minutes on Aegean Airlines and Wizz Air. Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL), trading at roughly 105 ALL per $1. Euros are widely accepted in tourist areas, hotels, and the southern coast near the Greek border. No vaccination requirements. Greece and Albania share a large diaspora population, making this one of the busiest bilateral corridors in southeastern Europe.
HER–TIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to TIA
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Big Sky Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HER to TIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to TIA is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 513 miles (826 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Rhodes and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).