Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Durrës travel guide

Durrës Tourism | Durrës Guide

You're Going to Love Durrës

With a population of 122 034, Durrës is the largest city in Durres, Albania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durrës has to offer.

When to visit Durrës

Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Durrës

Plane

When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 24 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Durrës from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car rental from Tirana, which is about 30 km from Durrës. You’ll find branches of City Rent a Car and Sixt, among others, in Tirana.

Plane

When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 24 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Durrës from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car rental from Tirana, which is about 30 km from Durrës. You’ll find branches of City Rent a Car and Sixt, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

Airlines serving Durrës

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,681 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,646 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,147 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,064 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,457 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,593 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,355 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,163 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,109 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (926 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,125 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,239 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around C$ 77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 124 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës

Most booked hotels in Durrës

Adriatik Hotel, BW Premier Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+

Renting a car in Durrës

Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.