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      Compare Tirana to Istanbul flight deals

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      Flight deals from Tirana to Istanbul

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,656. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Istanbul.R 1,141 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Tirana on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,141, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,160 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Tirana on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,160, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,216 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Tirana on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,216, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,243 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Tirana on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,243, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,253 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Tirana on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,253, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,305 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Tirana on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,305, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,328 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Tirana on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,328, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,351 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tirana on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,351, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,354 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tirana on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,354, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,366 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tirana on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,366, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,366 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tirana on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,366, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,371 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tirana on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,371, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,372 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tirana on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,372, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,435 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Tirana on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,435, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,436 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Tirana on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,436, select.
      Istanbul.R 1,557 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tirana on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,557, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Tirana to Istanbul

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tirana to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in February.
      Aug
      from R 2,894
      Sep
      from R 1,314
      Oct
      from R 1,224
      Nov
      from R 1,251
      Dec
      from R 1,168
      Jan
      from R 1,337
      Feb
      from R 1,149
      Mar
      from R 1,262
      Apr
      from R 1,445
      May
      from R 1,568
      Jun
      from R 1,444
      Jul
      from R 1,751

      Direct flights from Tirana to Istanbul

      Turkish Airlines

      Tirana to Istanbul: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Tirana to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

      Istanbul Sabiha

      30km from central Istanbul
      ClosestCheapest
      from R 752
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      Istanbul

      34km from central Istanbul
      from R 1,141
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      Tirana to Istanbul: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 1,149
      Cheapest month to flyFebruary
      Average flight time1 hr, 46 mins
      Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
      Average flights per week16

      Finding cheap flights from Tirana to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Tirana to Istanbul is R 2,395. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      1 hour and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Tirana to Istanbul.
      Turkish Airlines flies direct from Tirana to Istanbul.
      As of August 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Tirana to Istanbul.
      The cheapest month to fly from Tirana to Istanbul is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

      Flying from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

      • The average length of a direct flight from Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.

      • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Tirana.

      • Every week, there are 41 Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TIA to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

      • You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

      • Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Air Albania. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport.

      • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Albania on this route.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

      • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is R 1,149. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 2,395. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

      • Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from TIA to IST.

      • Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

      • Snapping up cheap flights from TIA to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

      • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

      Handy information about Tirana Airport (TIA)

      • When it comes to Tirana Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

      • To get to Tirana Airport from central Tirana, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.

      • Booked an early flight from Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near TIA:

      Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

      Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

      • Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

      • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.

      When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

      • Book your flight from Tirana Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

      • Look for cheap tickets from TIA to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

      Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

      • Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

      • If you want to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.

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