Budapest to Elbasan flights
Elbasan lies 715 km (444 mi) south of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 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.
| Budapest | Elbasan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Albania |
| Population | 1.7 million | 100,903 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | TIA, 45 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Elbasan
Crossing from Hungary into Albania: money changes from the Forint 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 Budapest
Budapest is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,162-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 Budapest?
715 km (444 mi) in a straight line, south of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Elbasan by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Elbasan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Elbasan flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) 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.