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November 9 - November 12

Cheapest

SAW - Tirana

$77

$115

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December 6 - December 11

Best

SAW - Tirana

$103

$117

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October 27 - October 31

Best

SAW - Tirana

$102

$118

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November 29 - December 17

SAW - Tirana

$74

$118

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November 30 - December 17

SAW - Tirana

$74

$118

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December 3 - December 17

Best

SAW - Tirana

$98

$118

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November 12 - November 17

SAW - Tirana

$77

$119

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October 28 - October 31

Best

SAW - Tirana

$102

$120

Round trip

October 25 - October 31

Best

Earliest

SAW - Tirana

$100

$120

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October 29 - October 31

Best

SAW - Tirana

$102

$120

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Tirana

Flights from Istanbul to Tirana cover a distance of 804 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities. Right now, fares to Tirana are above the typical level, with current prices for cheap flights from Istanbul to Tirana showing that 0% of recent fares were considered a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Tirana, you'll find that March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $91. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $99. Following these, September presents another good option, with a median fare of $110.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 34.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting flights are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Tirana takes approximately 11h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that involve one or more stopovers, which are common given the direct flight share on this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Tirana

Regular price: $57 - $211

Prices for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 57 USD and 211 USD. The current lowest deal is 115 USD with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Nov 9 to Nov 12.

now $115

Low $57

High $211

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Tirana

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tirana is March, with a median price of $91. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $430. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $91

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $430

Jan

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Tirana

Pegasus Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Tirana

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Pegasus Airlines

$244

$173

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Valuair

$194

$175

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Valuair

$243

$181

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Tirana

Istanbul (IST) - Tirana (TIA)

Turkish Airlines

$225

$182

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Tirana

Istanbul (IST) - Tirana (TIA)

Turkish Airlines

$225

$185

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Pegasus Airlines

$247

$200

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Tirana

1 night

Jun 18 - Jun 19

$247 → $146

41%

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$244 → $157

36%

5 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 23

$226 → $147

35%

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

$226 → $147

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Tirana

Istanbul - Tirana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Istanbul to Tirana are above the typical level, with a median price of $271.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tirana, with a median price of $91.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 11h 20m on average.

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Istanbul to Tirana is 11h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 34.9% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights.

Pegasus Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from Istanbul to Tirana.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Istanbul to Tirana are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Istanbul to Tirana.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$115

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Tirana.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Tirana main airports to arrive at

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)

Cheapest

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza is the primary gateway for flights to Tirana from Istanbul.

📍 ~17 km from Tirana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$115

Airports nearby Tirana used as alternative

Skopje Alexander the Great (SKP)

Skopje Alexander the Great is a major regional hub for low-cost carriers, offering an extensive network of European destinations.

📍 ~135 km from Tirana (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Pristina International (PRN)

Cheapest

Pristina International offers high frequency of flights to Western and Central Europe with excellent road connectivity.

📍 ~95 km from Tirana (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Podgorica (TGD)

Podgorica is the closest capital city airport to Tirana, offering alternative options for regional connections.

📍 ~110 km from Tirana (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle (OHD)

Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle is geographically the closest candidate airport, useful for specific low-cost routes.

📍 ~75 km from Tirana (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$213

Dubrovnik (DBV)

Dubrovnik is a major international airport with global connections, especially during the summer season.

📍 ~140 km from Tirana (requires two international border crossings)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tirana

47% AI deal score

$660

From IST

Elite

Jul 02

Tirana, Albania

47% AI deal score

$668

$660

Save $8

From IST

Elite

Jul 01

Tirana, Albania

47% AI deal score

$669

$660

Save $9

From IST

Elite

Jul 07

Tirana, Albania

47% AI deal score

$660

From IST

Elite

Jun 29

Tirana, Albania

46% AI deal score

$1,266

$1,210

Save $56

From IST

Elite

Jun 22

Tirana, Albania

46% AI deal score

Tirana, Albania

40% AI deal score

$3,430

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tirana

Historically, the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Tirana is typically 14-27 days before departure. Flights booked within this window have an average price of $139. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out sees an average price of $358, while booking 28-59 days in advance averages $424. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out have an average price of $260.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Tirana is considered to be around $142 or less. The median price for this route has been $271. Fares around $423 or higher are typically in the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of prices observed.

Historically, March is typically the best month to fly from Istanbul to Tirana, with a median price of $91. January also offers favorable prices, with a median of $99. The annual median price for this route is $271, making these months significantly cheaper than the overall average.

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