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Flights from Shanghai to Tirana

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Tirana. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Helsinki, about 13h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 29m
SHATIAIST

Shanghai to Tirana at a glance

Fastest journey13h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Helsinki

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Tirana

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SHA Istanbul (IST) TIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 29m
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2
SHA Helsinki (HEL) TIA
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle
One airline, one ticket ~14h 24m
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3
SHA Frankfurt (FRA) TIA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~15h 11m
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4
SHA Vienna (VIE) TIA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~14h 06m
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SHA Belgrade (BEG) TIA
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 32m
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SHA Zurich (ZRH) TIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Chair Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,642 km5,367 miles
Journey time
13h 29mestimate
Time difference
-7hTirana vs Shanghai
Currency in Tirana
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → TIA

Flights from Shanghai to Tirana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Tirana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Helsinki and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tirana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,642 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Tirana?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA) and Vienna (VIE). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Tirana?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Tirana: Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tirana?
Tirana is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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