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How to get fromAlbania to Istanbul (State)by plane, bus, car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Albania to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane TIA - SAW
    4h 41m
    ₺1,758–12,495

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus bus
    16h 46m
    ₺1,800–3,400

  3. Drive 973.7 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Istanbulcar car 973.7 km
    11h 19m
    ₺7,750–11,195

  4. Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza 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 1m

  5. Bus to Podgorica Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TGD - IST
    6h 42m
    ₺5,359–11,709

  6. Bus to Podgorica Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane TGD - SAW
    6h 12m
    ₺5,159–18,709

  7. Bus via Prizren

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    17h 25m

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,700Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Tiranë to Istanbul 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₺1,800–3,400 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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