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Connecting route · Turkiye → Albania

Flights from Ankara to Tirana

There are no direct flights from Ankara to Tirana. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Antalya, about 3h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 54m
ESBTIAIST

Ankara to Tirana at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Antalya

Best ways to fly from Ankara to Tirana

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ANK Istanbul (IST) TIA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 54m
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2
ANK Antalya (AYT) TIA
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Freebird Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 21m
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3
ANK Budapest (BUD) TIA
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~5h 03m
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ANK Bucharest (OTP) TIA
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Ryanair, TAROM
Self-transfer likely ~5h 14m
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ANK Bodrum (BJV) TIA
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~5h 14m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,110 km689 miles
Journey time
3h 54mestimate
Time difference
-2hTirana vs Ankara
Currency in Tirana
USD
Airports
ESB → TIA

Flights from Ankara to Tirana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ankara to Tirana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Antalya and Budapest. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Tirana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,110 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Tirana?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Antalya (AYT), Budapest (BUD) and Bucharest (OTP). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Tirana?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Tirana: Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Tirana?
Tirana is 2 hours behind Ankara.

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