London to Rinas (LGW–TIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LGW–TIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SkyGreece Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,158 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9 SkyGreece Airlines | 12 | 32Q | 2h42-3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rinas from London
| Metric | LGW→TIA | LHR→TIA | LTN→TIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 14 | 31 |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 2h 44m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · TIA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, 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.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–TIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to TIA
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) are connected by nonstop service from SkyGreece Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to TIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to TIA is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,158 miles (1,864 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Milan Malpensa and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).