Ankara to Rinas (ESB–TIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ESB–TIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 700 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 3 | 73H | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ESB: +03 · TIA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 5:00 PM in Rinas.
Turkish passport holders enter Albania visa-free for up to 1 year, with stays limited to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. You can enter with a national ID card or a passport. At Tirana International Airport (TIA), immigration stamps you in quickly. Albanian and Turkish nationals benefit from a bilateral agreement reflecting the close historical and cultural ties between the two countries.
For stays beyond 90 days in a 180-day window, apply for a residence permit at the Albanian immigration authority in Tirana. Albania is not an EU member and does not use the Schengen visa system, so your entry rules are governed by the bilateral Turkey-Albania agreement rather than EU policy.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to Tirana run about 1 hour 45 minutes on Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. Multiple daily departures serve this route year-round. Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL), trading at roughly 2.6 ALL per TRY 1. Euros are widely accepted in tourist areas and at hotels. ATMs dispense lek in Tirana, Durres, Saranda, and other cities. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants. Tirana taxis cost ALL 400 to ALL 700 (TRY 150 to TRY 270) for trips within the city center. The Tirana-Durres highway takes about 35 minutes to reach the coast.
ESB–TIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESB to TIA
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ESB to TIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESB to TIA is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 700 miles (1,126 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.