Travelling from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport (TIA). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour. That's the average time for a direct flight from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport.
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is 2 hours behind Istanbul. Tirana International Airport is located in Tirana.
With 141 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tirana International Airport (TIA) is the busiest route. Pegasus Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:35. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from IST to TIA is with Air Albania at 23:35.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to TIA, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport (TIA) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport with Air Albania.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Istanbul to TIA with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IST and TIA include:
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Palese Airport (BRI)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
IST is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) operates nonstop flights from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport (TIA).
Pegasus Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul to TIA leaving from SAW. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 57 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to TIA? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Tirana International Airport (TIA)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near TIA:
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana International Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
For a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport, R 755 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from R 1,614. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from Istanbul to TIA by booking 2 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport if you travel in November. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
April is the quietest time to travel to Tirana. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport.
Before you book a flight from Istanbul to TIA, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tirana, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tirana
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Tirana International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tirana:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Skanderbeg Square, Dajti Mountain Hiking and Mount Dajti are popular attractions which should feature on any good Tirana itinerary.
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