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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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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 your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Tirana to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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 C$ 172 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 300 and C$ 293 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 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 34 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct 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 C$ 179.

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 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, 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 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

June

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.

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.

  • 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 direct 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 travellers 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.

  • 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 Tirana to Istanbul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 137 or less one-way.
  • 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 airline 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.
6.8
Pegasus AirlinesOverall score based on 726 reviews
7.3Crew
5.7Entertainment
6.9Boarding
5.9Food
6.4Comfort
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreIsora, Mar. 2024SAW - AUH
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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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Departure:

Tirana (TIA)Albania

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul Airport - Tirana

Cabin classes:

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