Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Tirana. The left side delivers the most dramatic scenery of the flight: Lake Zurich and the Glarus Alps on departure, then continuous views of the Swiss and Austrian Alps during cruise, followed by the Dinaric Alps over Bosnia and Montenegro as the route descends toward Albania. The right side has the Adriatic coastal plain on landing but misses the alpine highlights.

During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs on runway 16 heading south or runway 28 heading west. On a southeasterly routing toward Albania, a left-side seat gives you views over Lake Zurich stretching southeast and the Glarus Alps rising beyond. The city center and Limmat river valley are also visible to the left during initial climb. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Glarus Alps, Zurich city center, Limmat river valley.

When landing at Tirana Rinas (TIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tirana Rinas airport typically lands on runway 18 heading south or runway 36 heading north. On approach from the north, a right-side seat faces west toward the Adriatic coastal plain and the city of Tirana spread across the lowlands. The Dajti Mountain massif is visible to the left on approach, but the broader panorama of the Albanian coastal plain and Tirana's urban layout is better from the right. Notable sights include: Tirana city, Albanian coastal plain, Ishm river valley, Mount Dajti massif.

The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Tirana Rinas (TIA) takes Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours.

The route crosses the Austrian Alps south of Innsbruck, then traverses Slovenia and Croatia over the Dinaric Alps. The Adriatic Sea briefly appears near the Croatian-Bosnian coast. Over Bosnia and Herzegovina the terrain is rugged karst limestone plateau. Northern Albania's mountainous interior, including the Albanian Alps, is visible before descent into the Tirana plain.