Manchester, Greater Manchester to Rinas (MAN–TIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAN–TIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair UK leads the route. The flight covers 1,310 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RK Ryanair UK | 4 | 73H | 3h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rinas from Manchester, Greater Manchester
| Metric | MAN→TIA | LPL→TIA | BHX→TIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAN | – | 24 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 20m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · TIA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, 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 Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–TIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to TIA
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair UK. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAN to TIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to TIA ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,310 miles (2,107 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liverpool (LPL), Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) and Luton, Luton (LTN).