What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tirana?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tirana is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 18h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tirana?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tirana is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Tirana?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Tirana. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Tirana via Pogradec. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Tirana?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Tirana is 841 km. The road distance is 974 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Tirana without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tirana without a car is to bus which takes 18h 11m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Tirana?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Istanbul (State) to Tirana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Tirana bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Tirana bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Tirana?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tirana is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 18h 11m.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Tirana bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Tirana bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Tirana?

Tirana is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 7:40 PM in Istanbul (State) and 6:40 PM in Tirana.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Tirana?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Tirana is 974 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Tirana.

Where can I stay near Tirana?

There are 3994+ hotels available in Tirana.

Istanbul (State) to Tirana - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Metro

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Tirana by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SAW - TIA
5h 9m
$58–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Pogradec to Tiranabus
18h 11m
$49–75
Drive 974 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Tiranacar 974 km
11h 17m
$177–255
Metro to Istanbul, fly
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane IST - TIA
5h 27m
$89–314
Bus via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tiranabus
20h 28m
$66

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) flights

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Distance: 841 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Tirana, Albania?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Tirana via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul, Pogradec, and Pogradec in around 18h 11m.

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