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How to get fromTirana to Turkeyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tirana to Turkey by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane TIA - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 33m
    ₺3,025–16,663

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus bus
    17h 46m
    ₺2,162–3,354

  3. Drive  973.6 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Istanbulcar car 973.6 km
    11h 22m
    ₺8,764–12,659

  4. Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane TIA - ADB
    5h 17m
    ₺4,093–10,636

  5. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TIA - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 31m
    ₺4,722–15,640

  6. Fly to Antalya Airport

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane plane TIA - AYT
    5h 58m
    ₺4,272–11,590

  7. Bus via Prizren

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus bus
    19h 31m
    ₺3,226

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 863.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Turkey?

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Tiranë to Istanbul 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₺2,100–3,400 and the journey takes 17h 30m. Alternatively, SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) 3 times a day.

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