Belgrade to Elbasan flights
Elbasan lies 412 km (256 mi) south of Belgrade, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Belgrade | Elbasan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Serbia | Albania |
| Population | 1.3 million | 100,903 |
| Elevation | 120 m (394 ft) | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
| Nearest large airport | BEG, 12 km out | TIA, 45 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Elbasan
Crossing from Serbia into Albania: money changes from the Dinar to the Lek (ALL); the dialling code becomes +355; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648800.
Airports at each end
Leaving Belgrade
Belgrade is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Elbasan
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Elbasan from Belgrade?
412 km (256 mi) in a straight line, south of Belgrade.
How long does it take to get from Belgrade to Elbasan by air?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belgrade and Elbasan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Belgrade to Elbasan flights?
Typically Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA); Elbasan also has OHD.
What currency do I need in Elbasan?
The Lek (ALL).
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.