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Seventeen ways to Travel from Tirana to Istanbul

Composite routes from Tirana to Istanbul

Cheapest
11 h 32 min
Car
1010 km.
from $55
Other
11 h 32 min
Rideshare
1010 km.
from $13.17
5 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $168.34
5 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $169.49
8 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $325.41
7 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $256.99
21 h 15 min
766 km.
from $5.43
5 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $190.22
7 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $263.32
8 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $315.49
21 h 31 min
766 km.
from $5.43
5 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
763 km.
from $190.22
5 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
763 km.
from $158.73
7 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
763 km.
from $263.32
8 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
763 km.
from $315.49
21 h 15 min
764 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$445.88

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.87–$828.06

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.81–$318.48

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Tivat Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.57–$955.45
Plane from Podgorica Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.48–$828.06

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Tivat Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.27–$573.27

Interjet

Website:
interjet.com/
Plane from Tivat Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.61–$382.18
Plane from Podgorica Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.83–$433.14

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.29

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.46

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Tiranë to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.31–$59.87
Bus from Tiranë to Shkodër
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.08–$5.73

Star Travel

Phone:
+355 699 605501
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057389023860
Bus from Tirana to Xánthi
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily

MS tours

Phone:
+382 67 677 489
Email:
Website:
busticket4.me/EN/carriers/details/Ms-Tours/104
Bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10

Jadran Ekspres

Phone:
+381648892600
Email:
Website:
jadranekspres.info/
Bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

Croatia Bus

Phone:
+385 (0) 91 6113 073
Email:
Website:
croatiabus.hr/en/
Bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Xánthi to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Drita Travel

Phone:
+355692348608
Email:
Website:
dritatravel.com/
Bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.40
Bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Tirana to Podgorica
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.87

Old Town Travel

Phone:
+382 32 520 495
Email:
Website:
kotortotirana.com/
Bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.84

Questions and Answers

How long is the flight from London to New York?

The flight from London to New York is 7 hours and 45 minutes long.

What is the fastest way to get from Tirana to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Tirana to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 5 hours and 6 minutes and costs $95.77 - $395.85.

Does a direct bus service operate between Tirana and Istanbul?

Yes, a direct bus service operates between Tirana and Istanbul. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16 hours and 30 minutes.

How long does it take to get to your destination?

It takes approximately 3 hours to get to my destination.

How can I travel from Tirana to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Tirana to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 16 hours and 30 minutes and costs $43.42 to $60.02.

How long does it take to travel from Tirana to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 5 hours and 6 minutes to travel from Tirana to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tirana to Istanbul bus from?

Tirana to Istanbul bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Tiranë station.

Where does the Alpar Turizm bus arrive in Istanbul?

The Alpar Turizm Tirana to Istanbul bus service arrives at Istanbul station.

How many hours is the time difference between Tirana and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Tirana. It is currently 07:11 in Tirana and 09:11 in Istanbul.

Can you drive from Tirana to Istanbul?

The driving distance between Tirana and Istanbul is 1091 kilometers. It takes approximately 12 hours to drive from Tirana to Istanbul.

Where can I find hotels near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $15.73 per night.
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