Why go
- Second-largest city of Albania.
History
Durrës is the second most populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Durrës County and Durrës Municipality. It is one of Albania's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with roughly 2,500 years of recorded history. It is located on a flat plain along the Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast between the mouths of the Erzen and Ishëm at the southeastern corner of the Adriatic Sea. Durrës's climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean climate.
Where to stay
Perballe Shkembit te Kavajes, Durrës 2001, Albania · allbookers.com
Rruga Shkembi i Kavajes, Durrës 2008, Albania · villapascucci.com
Rruga Iliria, Durrës 2008, Albania · booking.com
Rruga Porta e Detit 13, Durrës, Albania · hotelvilalule.com
Lagjia 13, Rruga Shkembi i Kavajes, Durrës 2008, Albania · amrhotels.com
Bulevardi Pishave, Golem 2401, Albania · grandvm.al
7GG7+QXF Lagja 13, Durrës 2001, Albania · seasidehotel.al
lagja plazhit 13, Durrës 2010, Albania · booking.com
Road, road, Durrës, Albania · belcontihotel.com
Golem 2504, Albania · bookalbaniahotels.com
Bulevardi i Pishave, Golem 2504, Albania · miragehotel.al
8F7F+RCR, Rruga Pavaresia 54, Durrës, Albania · palacehotel.al
Pas Shkembit te Kavajes, Golem , Durres, SH4, Durrës 2000, Albania · allbookers.com
7GM7+276, SH4, Durrës, Albania · allbookers.com
Plazhi Iliria, Rruga Leoni dhe Koja 11, Durrës, Albania · hoteldyrrah.com
Rruga, Durrës 2002, Albania · allbookers.com
Bulevardi i Pishave Golem, 2504, Albania · marbellahotel.al
Bulevardi i Pishave, Golem, Golem 1000, Albania · sandybeach-resort.com
7G7F+M8Q Long Beach, Golem, Albania · fafa.al
SH4, Durrës, Albania · hotelmajestic.al
Plazh, Rruga Pavaresia, Durrës 2000, Albania · adriatikhotel.com
Plepa, Rruga Kompleksit, Golem 2504, Albania · harmonia.al
Beach Street (SH4) Plepa-Kavajë, Durrës, Albania · hotelbonita.al
7GM7+C8F, Durrës, Albania · hotelamfora.al
Bulevardi i Pishave, Kavajë 2504, Albania · vmresort.al
Rruga dytesore Plepa-Golem, Durrës 2008, Albania · hotelbesani.albania-hotel.top
Lagja 13, Rruga Pavaresia, Durrës 2008, Albania
7G3F+PPF, Bulevardi i Pishave, Golem 2504, Albania
Golem Long Beach 2504, Durrës, Albania
Rruga Kompleksit, Golem, Albania
Rruga Agaveve, Durrës, Albania
Bulevardi I pishave , Golem Golem AL, 2504, Albania
Indoor
Rruga Venecia, Durrës 2001, Albania · wave-beach.com
Rruga liria 71, Durrës 2021, Albania · hotelespana.al
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Italian, Breakfast, Fish, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Since 1995, savor the finest fish and Italian cuisine at our diverse restaurant.… · aragosta.al
American, Mediterranean, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-24:00 · Rruga Adria, 2001 · facebook.com
Regional, Albanian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa,Su 09:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · agroturizem-pemaejetes.com
Greek, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 2504
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:30 · Rruga Stefan Kaçulini
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Waffle, Crepe, Smoothie, Coffee, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-17:00 · Durrës, 2000 · m.facebook.com
Armenian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:00 · Durrës
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Durrës · facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Rruga Abaz Çelkupa
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · bountyhotel.al
Fish, Seafood, Noodle, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Fish/Seafood restaurant · instagram.com
Shawarma, Kebab, Burger, Hot Dog, Sandwich, Fast Food, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Cafe · cafe · trodocaffe.al
Mediterranean, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Italian Pizza, Seafood, Fish, Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Byrek, Pizza, Fast Food · Byrek/Pizza fast food
Crepe, Cafe · Crepe cafe · Rruga Epikadeve, Durrës
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · Lule Bore
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Bbq, Burger, Restaurant · Bbq/Burger restaurant
Balkan, Local, Restaurant · Balkan/Local restaurant · 1 Rruga Ibrahim Buzhiqi
Albanian, Regional, Restaurant · Albanian/Regional restaurant
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Pizza, Pasta, Italian, Italian Pizza, Fish, Meat, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating · arden-restaurant.com
Regional, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00
Burger, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Synej, Synej, 2505
Greek, Turkish, Fast Food · Greek/Turkish fast food · 2001
Seafood, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 2001
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Shëtitorja Indrit Cara
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · ullishtja-agroturizem.com
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-24:30; Fr-Sa 07:00-25:00; Su 07:00-24:30 Features: outdoor seating · 56 Rruga Agaveve, Durrës, 2008
Cafe · cafe
Mediterranean, Cafe · Mediterranean cafe
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant · Rruga Ismail Qemali
305 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) 23 km to the centre
Rinas, 02, AL — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Alitalia, Blue Panorama Airlines, Air One, Excel Airways…) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Milano, Villafranca, Bologna, Pisa, Venice… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- Alitalia AZ (A320, A319, 32S, Embraer 190, Embraer 175) · 9 routes: Bari, Bologna*, Genoa*, Milano*, Pisa*, Rome, Torino, Venice*, Villafranca*
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (737) · 7 routes: Bergamo, Bologna, Milano, Pisa, Rome, Venice, Villafranca
- Air One AP (A320) · 6 routes: Bologna, Genoa, Milano, Pisa, Venice, Villafranca
- Excel Airways JN (A320) · 3 routes: Bologna, Milano, Villafranca
- Adria Airways JP (A319, CRJ-900, CRJ-200) · 2 routes: Frankfurt, Ljubljana
- Meridiana IG (A320) · 2 routes: Milano, Villafranca
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Austrian Airlines OS (Fokker 100, A320) · 1 route: Vienna*
- British Airways BA (734) · 1 route: London
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (Embraer 195) · 1 route: Munich*
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Pegasus Airlines PC (A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Durrës - Bari
Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre
Durrës - Ancona
Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre
Durrës - Trieste
Ferry terminal · 6.4 km from the centre
Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.5 km from the centre
Porto Romano
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Bari - Durrës
Ferry route
Ancona - Patras
Ferry route · Anek Lines;Minoan Lines;Superfast Ferries
Ancona - Igoumenitsa - Patras
Ferry route · Anek Lines; Minoan Lines; Superfast Ferries
Ancona - Igoumenitsa
Ferry route · Anek Lines;Minoan Lines;Superfast Ferries
Ancona - Corfu
Ferry route · Anek Lines;Superfast Ferries
Ancona - Durrës
Ferry route
Trieste - Durrës
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Durrës (Durazzo), Albania — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Durrës - Bari, 6.3 km); routes include Bari - Durrës, Ancona - Patras, Ancona - Igoumenitsa - Patras.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Durrës (Durazzo), Albania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.