Flights from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Airliners including Turkish Airlines and Air Albania all offer direct flights between Rinas Mother Teresa to Istanbul Airport. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 42 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
On arriving at Istanbul Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Istanbul Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Rinas Mother Teresa.
Travellers planning to fly from Rinas Mother Teresa Airport to Istanbul Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Rinas Mother Teresa Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Rinas Mother Teresa Airport:
- Private Transfers to Rinas Mother Teresa Airport
- Buses to Rinas Mother Teresa Airport
- Taxis to Rinas Mother Teresa Airport
- Train Services to/near Rinas Mother Teresa Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
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To see all airliners that offer flights between Rinas Mother Teresa and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 07:00 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Albania | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 07:00 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 14 a week with times that vary between 07:00 and 18:20.
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||
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| Monday | 07:00
18:20
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| Tuesday | 07:00
18:20
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| Wednesday | 07:00
18:20
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| Thursday | 07:00
18:20
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| Friday | 07:00
18:20
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| Saturday | 07:00
18:20
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| Sunday | 07:00
18:20
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubrovnik to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 51 Minutes | |
| Nis to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 32 Minutes | |
| Prishtina to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 35 Minutes | |
| Sarajevo to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 52 Minutes | |
| Skopje to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 31 Minutes | |
| Podgorica to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 45 Minutes | |
| Tivat to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 48 Minutes |
Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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