What percentage of Istanbul to Tirana flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 32.2% of flights from Istanbul to Tirana were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Istanbul to Tirana?

The direct flight from Istanbul to Tirana typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 804 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 8 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do cheap flights from Istanbul to Tirana come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Istanbul to Tirana come up frequently. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of affordable fares makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers, based on observations from the trailing 30 days.

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2026-11-13 – 2026-11-27
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Istanbul to Tirana: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Tirana

Flights from Istanbul to Tirana cover a distance of 804 km, making this a short-haul route. Right now, fares to Tirana are typically $146–$441, with a median of $286. Current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Istanbul to Tirana.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Tirana, consider traveling in March, when the median fare is $91. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $99. Another favorable month for more affordable travel is September, with a median fare of $110.

When flying from Istanbul to Tirana, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 32.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Istanbul to Tirana. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Tirana takes 11h 20m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Tirana

Regular price: $44 - $197

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Tirana are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 44 USD and 197 USD. The current lowest deal is 90 USD with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Nov 13 to Nov 27.

now $90

Low $44

High $197

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. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $91

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $430

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Tirana

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Tirana

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Valuair

$200

$183

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

$265

$231

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Pegasus Airlines

$203

$176

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Pegasus Airlines

$211

$163

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Valuair

$205

$183

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Valuair

$211

$198

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 28

$217 → $147

32%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$220 → $154

30%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

$219 → $155

29%

6 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 27

$217 → $154

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Tirana

Istanbul - Tirana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Tirana are below the typical level at a median of $286.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 20m

The typical flight duration from Istanbul to Tirana is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 67.8% of recent routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Pegasus Airlines offers a flight for $90.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Tirana appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International offers flights to Tirana, potentially providing a budget-friendly option for your trip.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a major hub for flights to Tirana, offering a convenient departure point for travelers.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Tirana main airports to arrive at

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)

Cheapest

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Istanbul.

📍 ~13 km from Tirana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Airports nearby Tirana used as alternative

Skopje Alexander the Great (SKP)

Skopje Alexander the Great is a major regional hub with a significant network of low-cost carriers.

📍 ~135 km from Tirana (requires crossing the border into North Macedonia).

💸 Flights from ~$111

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Oct 15

Tirana, Albania

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Oct 08

Tirana, Albania

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Oct 14

Tirana, Albania

72% AI deal score

$993

$755

Save $238

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Business Class

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Oct 11

Tirana, Albania

72% AI deal score

$994

$758

Save $236

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Business Class

From IST

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Oct 06

Tirana, Albania

68% AI deal score

$991

$755

Save $236

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Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 08

Tirana, Albania

67% AI deal score

$948

$755

Save $193

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Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 05

Tirana, Albania

67% AI deal score

$967

$755

Save $212

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Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 05

Tirana, Albania

67% AI deal score

$947

$755

Save $192

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Business Class

From IST

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Oct 11

Tirana, Albania

67% AI deal score

$941

$755

Save $186

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Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 06

Tirana, Albania

67% AI deal score

$949

$755

Save $194

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 08

Tirana, Albania

67% AI deal score

$956

$758

Save $198

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 05

Tirana, Albania

67% AI deal score

$952

$758

Save $194

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tirana

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Istanbul to Tirana is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $139. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $243, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $358. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with an average of $424 for 28-59 days out and $260 for 60+ days out, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Tirana is considered to be $146 or less. The median price for this route was $286. Fares at the 75th percentile were around $441, indicating that prices can vary significantly. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $146 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Tirana are March, January, and September. March typically sees a median price of $91, while January has a median of $99. September also offers competitive fares with a median of $110. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median of $286, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Istanbul to Tirana: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Tirana

A typical journey from Istanbul to Tirana takes 11h 20m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Tirana

Regular price: $44 - $197

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Tirana are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 44 USD and 197 USD. The current lowest deal is 90 USD with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Nov 13 to Nov 27.

now $90

Low $44

High $197

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Tirana

March

Cheapest

Flights from $91

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $430

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Tirana

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Tirana

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Valuair

$200

$183

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

$265

$231

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Pegasus Airlines

$203

$176

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Pegasus Airlines

$211

$163

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Valuair

$205

$183

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Tirana

Istanbul (SAW) - Tirana (TIA)

Valuair

$211

$198

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 28

$217 → $147

32%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$220 → $154

30%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

$219 → $155

29%

6 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 27

$217 → $154

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Tirana

Istanbul - Tirana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Tirana are below the typical level at a median of $286.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 20m

The typical flight duration from Istanbul to Tirana is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 67.8% of recent routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Pegasus Airlines offers a flight for $90.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Tirana appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International offers flights to Tirana, potentially providing a budget-friendly option for your trip.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a major hub for flights to Tirana, offering a convenient departure point for travelers.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Tirana main airports to arrive at

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)

Cheapest

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Istanbul.

📍 ~13 km from Tirana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Airports nearby Tirana used as alternative

Skopje Alexander the Great (SKP)

Skopje Alexander the Great is a major regional hub with a significant network of low-cost carriers.

Tirana, Albania

67% AI deal score

$952

$758

Save $194

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tirana

Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Tirana

Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Tirana

Istanbul to Tirana: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Tirana

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Tirana

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Tirana

Direct flights from Istanbul to Tirana

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Tirana

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

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Tirana

Istanbul - Tirana route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Flights are typically 11h 20m

Connecting flights are more common

Pegasus Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Tirana main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tirana used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tirana

Best Elite deals to Tirana

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Oct 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tirana

When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Tirana?

What's a cheap fare from Istanbul to Tirana?

What's the best month to fly from Istanbul to Tirana?

What percentage of Istanbul to Tirana flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Istanbul to Tirana?

How often do cheap flights from Istanbul to Tirana come up?

Related routes

More routes from Istanbul

Flights to Tirana from other cities

Istanbul to Tirana: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Tirana

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Tirana

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Tirana

Direct flights from Istanbul to Tirana

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Tirana

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

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Tirana

Istanbul - Tirana route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Flights are typically 11h 20m

Connecting flights are more common

Pegasus Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Tirana main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tirana used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tirana

Best Elite deals to Tirana

Oct 15

Oct 08

Oct 14

Oct 11

Oct 06

Oct 08

Oct 05

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Oct 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tirana

When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Tirana?

What's a cheap fare from Istanbul to Tirana?

What's the best month to fly from Istanbul to Tirana?