Flights from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

As flights from Rinas Mother Teresa to Istanbul Airport are in low demand, many airliners do not offer a direct flight. There is in fact only one airliner who you can fly with which is Turkish Airlines. 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.

To see all airliners that offer flights between Rinas Mother Teresa and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines000112120:3020:30VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 5 a week with times that vary between 20:30 and 20:30.

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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Thursday
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1078
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Friday
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1078
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Saturday
00:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1078
08:40
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1074
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Sunday
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1078
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Nis to Istanbul 01 Hour 32 Minutes
Prishtina to Istanbul 01 Hour 35 Minutes
Sarajevo to Istanbul 01 Hour 52 Minutes
Skopje to Istanbul 01 Hour 31 Minutes
Podgorica to Istanbul 01 Hour 45 Minutes
Tivat to Istanbul 01 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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Flight Info FAQ - Tirana (TIA) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Tirana to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Tirana (TIA) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Tirana to Istanbul?
The flight from Tirana to Istanbul is 754KM or 468 miles.
How long does the flight from Tirana to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Tirana to Istanbul takes 1 Hour 42 Minutes.

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