Tirana (TIA) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Tirana (TIA) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 500 miles (805 km) apart. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sofia, Athens and Bucharest and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from TIA to SAW
- AJetNot in an alliance

- PegasusNot in an alliance

TIA to SAW with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sofia (SOF)Wizz Air, then Pegasus


- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air Malta and 1 more, then Pegasus

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- Via Bucharest (OTP)Ryanair, then Pegasus


- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Bodrum (BJV)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way



- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way




- Via Chisinau (RMO)Fly Gangwon, then Pegasus4V

- Via Budapest (BUD)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet




- Via Bratislava (BTS)Ryanair and Wizz Air, then Pegasus



- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways and Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus and AJet




- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines and Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet




- Via Bologna (BLQ)Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus



TIA to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from TIA to SAW?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Tirana (TIA) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Tirana from Istanbul by plane?
Tirana (TIA) and Istanbul (SAW) are 500 miles (805 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does TIA to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for TIA to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Tirana and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Sofia (SOF), Athens (ATH), Bucharest (OTP), Belgrade (BEG) and Bodrum (BJV). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.