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Find cheap flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport from $71

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tirana to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tirana to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Tirana to Istanbul (TIA-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tirana to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:50 pm - 4:30 pmTIA-IST
1h 40mnonstop
11:55 pm - 12:30 amIST-TIA
1h 35mnonstop
$112Air Albania
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 28
8:00 pm - 10:40 pmTIA-IST
1h 40mnonstop
5:00 pm - 5:40 pmIST-TIA
1h 40mnonstop
$125Air Albania
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Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 18
1:50 pm - 4:30 pmTIA-IST
1h 40mnonstop
5:30 pm - 6:10 pmIST-TIA
1h 40mnonstop
$176Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 18
4:10 am - 4:00 pmTIA-IST
10h 50m1 stop
3:35 pm - 2:05 amIST-TIA
11h 30m1 stop
$187Air Serbia
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Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 18
3:05 pm - 3:25 amTIA-IST
11h 20m1 stop
11:00 pm - 2:20 pmIST-TIA
17h 20m1 stop
$188Air Serbia
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Sat, Sep 28 - Fri, Nov 1
7:55 pm - 10:35 pmTIA-IST
1h 40mnonstop
5:35 pm - 2:05 amIST-TIA
10h 30m1 stop
Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
8:05 am - 10:45 amTIA-IST
1h 40mnonstop
5:30 pm - 6:10 pmIST-TIA
1h 40mnonstop
$223Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 20
6:15 pm - 2:10 amTIA-IST
6h 55m1 stop
5:30 am - 9:20 amIST-TIA
4h 50m1 stop
$224Aegean Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Sat, Jun 29
4:10 am - 3:50 pmTIA-IST
10h 40m1 stop
11:55 pm - 12:30 amIST-TIA
1h 35mnonstop
Mon, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 28
6:15 pm - 2:10 amTIA-IST
6h 55m1 stop
5:30 am - 5:30 pmIST-TIA
13h 00m1 stop
$260Aegean Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17

Flights from Tirana to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tirana to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Tirana to Istanbul Airport, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $135 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $263 and $237 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tirana to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 68 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Tirana to Istanbul Airport were found on Air Albania ($112) and Turkish Airlines ($176). Wizz Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $71.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Tirana and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Tirana to Istanbul Airport direct and that is Air Albania. The best one-way deal found from Air Albania for the route is $71.

How many flights are there between Tirana and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Tirana and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 40m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Tirana and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Tirana to Istanbul Airport take?

Direct flights cover the 468 miles separating Tirana to Istanbul Airport in about 1h 40m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Tirana at 7:00 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 9:40 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Tirana to Istanbul Airport jets off at 8:20 pm and lands at 11:00 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$71
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Tirana to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Tirana to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tirana to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Tirana to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Which airline is ideal for unaccompanied minors from Tirana to Istanbul?

    Turkish Airlines offers comprehensive unaccompanied minor services for flights from Tirana to Istanbul. At an additional fee, the airline's trained staff will always supervise minors, from check-in to arrival, with personalized care. Turkish Airlines prioritizes the well-being and comfort of young travelers, offering a seamless and worry-free travel experience.

  • What is the most convenient way to get downtown from Istanbul Airport?

    Taxis provide convenient and direct transportation from Istanbul Airport to downtown. These are available at designated taxi stands outside the airport terminal. Alternatively, you can board the Istanbul Airport Shuttle Bus service, which has bus stops outside the airport terminal and offers direct transfers from the airport to different locations in the city.

  • Which airline is ideal for families traveling with young children?

    Air Albania is the perfect family-friendly airline for flights from Tirana to Istanbul. This airline provides dedicated assistance and priority boarding, making boarding smoother for families with young children. Air Albania also provides bassinet and car seat allowances for families traveling with young children for a safe sleeping arrangement for infants. Additionally, passengers can bring on board their child's car seat.

  • Which airline is ideal for passengers traveling from Tirana to Istanbul in a wheelchair?

    Pegasus Airline is the most inclusive and accessible airline for flights between Tirana and Istanbul. This airline has trained staff who provide personalized assistance, priority boarding, and wheelchair accessibility at the departure airport, in the aircraft cabin, and destination airport. Pegasus Airlines ensures that passengers in a wheelchair receive the utmost care and comfort throughout the trip.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tirana to Istanbul Airport was $71 for a one-way ticket and $112 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tirana and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tirana to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tirana to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tirana and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Tirana is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Tirana with another airline. Booking your flights between Tirana and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Tirana up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from TIA to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $238 or less one-way and $159 or less round-trip.
  • Your departure airport for a flight from Tirana to Istanbul is Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA). This airport is the main international airport serving Tirana, the capital city of Albania, and is located about 11 miles from downtown. The most convenient way to get to this airport is by taxi or ride-sharing services throughout the city.
  • You can rest at Hotel Airport Tirana before your early morning flight to Istanbul. This hotel offers convenience since it is close to the airport and provides complimentary airport shuttle services. Other ideal options include Best Western Premier Ark Hotel, Hotel Verzaci, Hotel Jurgen, Hotel Airport Tirana & Spa, and Hotel Vila Zeus.
  • When traveling from Tirana to Istanbul, your destination airport will be Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Istanbul Airport is the primary international airport in Istanbul and a central hub for international flights. Sabiha Gökçen Airport mainly serves low-cost and domestic flights. Both airports are within 25 miles of downtown.
  • For late-night arrivals at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, consider staying at nearby hotels with complimentary airport shuttles. ISG Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Istanbul Asia, and Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Istanbul Tuzla are close to Sabiha Gökçen. If you land at Istanbul Airport, YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport (Airside), YOTEL Istanbul Airport (Landside), and Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport offer convenient accommodations.
  • Air Serbia offers the perfect environmentally friendly services for flights from Tirana to Istanbul. This airline operates modern fleets with less carbon emission and implements eco-friendly practices, such as paperless ticketing and electronic boarding passes to reduce paper usage. Additionally, Air Serbia collaborates with environmental organizations and other stakeholders in the aviation industry to promote sustainability.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Tirana to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Rinas to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Tirana Rinas to Istanbul

Monday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Tirana Rinas

Monday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

Air Albania, Turkish Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Tirana to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tirana to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tirana to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3696 reviews
7.5entertainment
7.4boarding
7.8crew
7.4comfort
7.4food
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Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

4.0 OkayAkash, Apr 2024IAD - IST
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Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

It was a nightmare. I booked business class ticket from Ediburgh to Beirut via Istanbul to attend a funeral. I had a wonderful experience flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh. Then I could not get a boarding pass issued to Beirut. It seems that although they booked me and I had a reservation number, I had no seat allocated and the flight was full. I was asked to go from one desk to another and made to wait for 2 hours. I missed my flight as I did not have a seat assigned and it was full. The only option was to put me on the next flight, 6 hours later, for a fee of over $400. They said that was the best they can do to 'help me' and to 'take it or leave it'. Well, I was not about to be bullied; I stood my ground. I booked and paid premium for the journey, which was confirmed. The eventually accepted to not charge me extra and i waited a total of over 8 hours in the airport with no compensation. On top of my grief with the risk of missing the funeral service, I had to put up with their indifference and condescending attitude. They spoke about me in Turkish thinking I would not understand (I hold a British passport) in front of me. When they eventually handed my passport and boarding pass back to me, I showed them I was born in Istanbul and that I understood everything and said a condescending 'thank you' back to them in Turkish. You should have seen their faces. I said that consumers have rights and it is a shame that Turkish Airlines does not have good customer service to at least acknowledge and apologize for errors committed by the airline. Blaming the me, the client, for such an error and placing unreasonable ultimatums, rudeness and dismissiveness to be rid of me, particularly when I was vulnerable and visibly grieving was really shocking... The airline taints the city of Istanbul and the people of Türkiye. Such a shame.

Was not able to check in online, so had to stand in line for 90 minutes to get a boarding pass, and I had no luggage to check. Why not let people check in in advance on line? Or at a kiosk at the airport?

Boarding did not have a clue what is an EU disability card

Not a good experience from Lagos was very terrible paying for one extra bag is #403,600 in dollars is $331 which is too high and when get to Ny I don’t receive my bag till 2nd day some of my stuff was damaged am not really happy with Turkish Airlines very poor services.

3 of us were in the business class. All good except the Flight out of Mumbai is too early. It is at 6:30 am. Reporting is at 4 am. We had to get up at 3 am. US connection has 4-5 hours of layover. It would be nicer to start the India flight late (give more time to sleep at home) and have less layover duration in IST.

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sitting in front of us, we noticed from her conversations we witnessed with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business class. She was sat in 16A. Firstly she was talking loudly the majority of the flight with two other men, one of which was leaning over the seat in front of her. This was disturbing as they were talking loudly and we were not able to sleep. The 12 hour long flight turned into a nightmare, even the noise cancellation didn’t work for their chatter. Secondly she requested extra meals from the crew for her male friends. We believe the meals came from business class. They also took their e-cigarettes out and were caught the cabin crew, but no further action was taken. Sitting in economy and seeing this is extremely disheartening. Next time I will book Emirites, I don’t think their staff would be allowed to behave like this.

seat didn't fold children noise in the air plain. no foot space

Okay experience, seats had a very poor legroom and width. Very uncomfortable for long journeys.

for the very long way the flight has to be more confortable it was very dirty the wc was not clean

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Tirana to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/5Wed
1 stopWizz Air
22h 40mTIA-IST
$71
6/2Sun
1 stopWizz Air
11h 50mTIA-IST
$75
6/6Thu
1 stopAir Serbia
10h 05mTIA-IST
$90
5/30Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
1h 40mTIA-IST
$108
6/3Mon
nonstopAir Albania
1h 40mTIA-IST
$109
6/12Wed
nonstopTurkish Airlines
1h 40mTIA-IST
$110
6/3Mon
1 stopAegean Airlines
6h 55mTIA-IST
$125
7/11Thu
1 stopAegean Airlines
6h 55mTIA-IST
$126
6/8Sat
nonstopAir Albania
1h 40mTIA-IST
$139
5/4Sat
1 stopAir Serbia
22h 50mTIA-IST
$152

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Last minute flights from Tirana to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Tirana to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/2Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
1h 40mTIA-IST
5/3Fri
nonstopTurkish Airlines
1h 40mIST-TIA
$299
5/1Wed
nonstopTurkish Airlines
1h 40mTIA-IST
5/3Fri
nonstopTurkish Airlines
1h 40mIST-TIA
$300
5/2Thu
nonstopAir Albania
1h 40mTIA-IST
5/4Sat
nonstopAir Albania
1h 40mIST-TIA
$308
5/2Thu
multi-stop
22h 25mTIA-IST
5/3Fri
nonstop
1h 40mIST-TIA
$314
5/2Thu
nonstop
1h 40mTIA-IST
5/4Sat
multi-stop
8h 50mIST-TIA
$356
5/2Thu
multi-stopAir Serbia
22h 25mTIA-IST
5/3Fri
multi-stopAir Serbia
11h 25mIST-TIA
$360
5/1Wed
nonstop
1h 40mTIA-IST
5/5Sun
multi-stop
11h 10mIST-TIA
$391
5/1Wed
nonstop
1h 40mTIA-IST
5/3Fri
multi-stop
24h 05mIST-TIA
$406
5/1Wed
multi-stopWizz Air UK
9h 05mTIA-IST
5/5Sun
multi-stopWizz Air UK
13h 35mIST-TIA
$424
5/1Wed
multi-stopLOT
9h 10mTIA-IST
5/3Fri
multi-stopLOT
24h 05mIST-TIA
$465

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Tirana - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Tirana (TIA)Albania

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul Airport - Tirana

Cabin classes:

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$112

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