Zurich to Rinas (ZRH–TIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC6864cs
AC Air Canada
295
7:00 AM
CEST
9:00 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX1440+1
LX Swiss
32Q
7:33 AM
CEST
9:25 AM
CEST
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC6866cs
AC Air Canada
320
11:40 AM
CEST
1:40 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX1442+1
LX Swiss
221
11:50 AM
CEST
1:45 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX1441
LX Swiss
32N
9:45 AM
CEST
11:50 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX1443+1
LX Swiss
221
9:50 AM
CEST
11:55 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zurich to Rinas
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 690 mi 1h 52m nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

ZRH–TIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 690 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–TIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss Also: AC 9 221, 32Q 1h52-1h55 Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – LX
295 Embraer E195-E2 – AC
320 Airbus A320 – AC
32Q Airbus A321neo – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to TIA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to TIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,608
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Rinas from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa.
Metric ZRH→TIA BSL→TIA FMM→TIA
Distance from ZRH 49 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 18 5 12
Flight time 1h 52m 1h 47m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rinas is 0 hours the same as Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · TIA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Rinas.
Distance & Flight Time
690 mi / 1,111 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m to 2h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders enter Albania visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of arrival. A national ID card is also accepted for entry.

Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

ZRH–TIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Rinas route.
Route details
Distance690 mi / 1,111 km
Flight time1h 52m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 11 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: TIA
IATA / ICAOTIA / LATI
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation126 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to TIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa take approximately 1h 52m to 2h. The route covers 690 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to TIA. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BSL, GDN, VNO, LCA, NCE, MRS, HAM, MUC, BHX, DUB, CTA, BUD, MAN, MAD, AGP, WAW, FRA, PRG, BCN, NAP, FCO, MXP, SUF, LGW, TLV, BEG, BRI, LTN, LHR, VIE, EDI, SAW, BLQ, IST, ATH, AMS, BER, CGN, GVA, MLA, KRK, HER, BRU, ARN, DUS, VLC, DXB and STR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TIA to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSL, FMM and STR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to TIA

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ZRH to TIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to TIA ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 690 miles (1,111 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).