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Connecting route · Albania → China

Flights from Tirana to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Tirana to Shanghai. 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
TIASHAIST

Tirana to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Helsinki

Best ways to fly from Tirana to Shanghai

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

1
TIA Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 29m
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TIA Helsinki (HEL) SHA
Leg 1: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle · Leg 2: Finnair, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 24m
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3
TIA Zurich (ZRH) SHA
Leg 1: Chair Airlines, SWISS, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 10m
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4
TIA Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 06m
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TIA Belgrade (BEG) SHA
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 32m
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TIA Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 11m
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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
+7hShanghai vs Tirana
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
TIA → PVG, SHA

Flights from Tirana to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tirana to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Helsinki and Zurich. 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 Tirana to Shanghai?
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 Tirana and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Helsinki (HEL), Zurich (ZRH) and Vienna (VIE). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tirana and Shanghai?
Tirana: Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Tirana and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Tirana.

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