Flights to Elbasan
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Elbasan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | 45 km (28 mi) | 9,843 ft | 126 ft |
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | OHD | 56 km (35 mi) | 8,366 ft | 2,313 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, TIA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 126 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Elbasan
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbasan to Istanbul | Turkey | 743 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Elbasan to Alexandria | Egypt | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Elbasan to Ankara | Turkey | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Elbasan to Berlin | Germany | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Elbasan to Bursa | Turkey | 764 km (475 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Elbasan to İzmir | Turkey | 673 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Elbasan to Rome | Italy | 636 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Elbasan to Bucharest | Romania | 615 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Elbasan to Adana | Turkey | 1,392 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Elbasan to Budapest | Hungary | 715 km (444 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Elbasan to Warsaw | Poland | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Elbasan to Vienna | Austria | 842 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Elbasan to Barcelona | Spain | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Elbasan to Munich | Germany | 1,030 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Elbasan to Kayseri | Turkey | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Elbasan to Konya | Turkey | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Elbasan to Milan | Italy | 1,005 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Elbasan to Antalya | Turkey | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Elbasan to Tripoli | Libya | 1,100 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Elbasan to Belgrade | Serbia | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Elbasan to Prague | Czechia | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Elbasan to Sofia | Bulgaria | 321 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Elbasan to Shanghai | China | 8,635 km (5,366 mi) | about 11 h 49 min |
| Elbasan to Chongqing | China | 7,629 km (4,741 mi) | about 10 h 32 min |
| Elbasan to Chengdu | China | 7,363 km (4,575 mi) | about 10 h 11 min |
| Elbasan to Beijing | China | 7,673 km (4,768 mi) | about 10 h 35 min |
| Elbasan to Tianjin | China | 7,778 km (4,833 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Elbasan to Wuhan | China | 8,152 km (5,065 mi) | about 11 h 12 min |
| Elbasan to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,895 km (3,042 mi) | about 7 h 2 min |
| Elbasan to Xi’an | China | 7,506 km (4,664 mi) | about 10 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Elbasan?
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) is the closest large airport at 45 km (28 mi). The others, OHD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TIA from Elbasan city centre?
45 km (28 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Elbasan on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.