Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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
AED 354
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 354
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 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Durrës from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Durrës from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Durrës

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Durrës

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,122 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,244 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,129 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around AED 208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 363 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës

Hiring a car in Durrës

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.