IST
Istanbul
Turkey
754 km
468 miles
TIA
Tirana
Albania
Distance
754 km
468 mi / 407 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
274°
west

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IST TIA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA Code IST TIA
ICAO Code LTFM LATI
City Istanbul Tirana
Country Turkey Albania
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Tirane
Elevation 325 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 41.410000, 19.720000

Istanbul (IST) to Tirana (TIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 754 kilometers (468 miles / 407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Albania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:06 in Istanbul, it's 06:06 in Tirana.

The return flight from Tirana (TIA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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