Cheap Tirana Flights
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There are 44 flights operating between Istanbul and Tirana. You may find frequent flights from Istanbul, Antalya and Izmir to Tirana.

Are you looking for cheap fares for Tirana flights? In the coming 3 months: Adana Tirana 2,859 TL, Ankara Tirana 2,665 TL and Antalya Tirana 1,743 TL

Better to book your flight to Tirana 30 days before departure to get the best fares on average.

April and May months are the highest season for Albania, Tirana. The prices are higher compared to the other periods. You will find the cheapest flight prices in the following months: December and October.

Tirana, the capital and largest city of Albania, is also the cultural capital of Albania with its numerous cultural palaces, congress palace, culture, state opera and ballet, national library, located at the foot of Dajti Mountain. Tirana, which is the most convenient transit point to reach the coastal part of Albania, means absolute ruler in Greek.

Tirana, which was conquered by the Ottomans in 1912 during the Balkan Wars, became the capital in 1920. It has become the cultural, political, economic and industrial center of the country with its history museum, archeology museum, national art gallery, international cultural center, folk culture exhibition hall and natural sciences museums, universities, public institutions and international airport.

Places to Visit in Tirana

Despite being a new city, Tirana is home to many must-see historical buildings. In addition to the Muslim, Catholic and Orthodox population in Tirana, there are many places of worship, mosques and churches in the city, as the city is the European center of Bektashism. Skandebeg (Iskender Bey) Square is a square arranged with a large park, one of the many sights around it is the Statue of Skanderbeg, Albania's folk hero. Ethem Bey Mosque, whose construction was completed in 1823, Kaplan Pasha Tomb, which was built in the 19th century, and the Eight Column Tomb, located opposite the Unknown Partisans Monument, are also located in this square.

The 35-metre-high Clock Tower, built in 1822, is the tallest structure in Tirana. With its different architecture, the pool in front of it, its ice cream shops, patisseries, cafes and bars, Rinia Park near Taiwan, where young people are found, is also a place where you can have a good time. It also hosts many events with the Summer Festival held in March every year.

One of the most popular places in Tirana, Blok, which was banned by the communist party at the time, is located on the opposite side of Taiwan. Clubs, bars, jazz clubs and DJ performances in the area, where the city's most luxurious restaurants, the best cafes and favorite shopping venues are located, are sure to hook Tirana residents of all ages. The National Martyrs' Boulevard, known as Deshmoret E Kombit, was planned by Italian architects, and there is also the Mother Teresa Statue on the boulevard, which includes the university, administration building and banks. Used as a conference and exhibition hall, Pyramid is famous for its colorful graffiti and chirpy youth. The Peace Bell in front of the Pyramid was made with shell casings.

Petrela Castle, ahead of the Farka Bridge on the Elbasan road, was built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian and was used as a garrison for a while during the Ottoman period. You can photograph the city from the Taner Bridge, the brand of Tirana, located in Iskender Square, and taste traditional Albanian dishes in the ancient city of Kruja, 47 km from Tirana.

Food & Drink and Shopping in Tirana

As Turks, we are not strangers to Albanian cuisine, such as tile kebab, börek dessert, casserole, Albanian salad with eggplant, Albanian liver, fried elbasan and some of its delicious dishes.

You can visit the shops and shopping centers and buy ceramic products and meerschaum trinkets for your loved ones.

How to Get to Tirana

It takes 20 hours from Istanbul to Tirana by bus. Tirana, where you can fly directly with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus, is 1.5 hours away. You land at Rinas Airport, the only international airport in the country. Apart from this, it is also possible to reach Tirana by train by making exhausting transfers.