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Korçë, Albania

Korçë is the eighth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population of the city was 51,152 and 75,994 of Korçë municipality, in a total area of 806 km2 (311 sq mi).

Type CityPopulation 51,152

Why go

  • Eighth largest city of Albania.
  • Served by Kastoria National Airport Aristotle (KSO).

History

Korçë is the eighth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population of the city was 51,152 and 75,994 of Korçë municipality, in a total area of 806 km2 (311 sq mi). It stands on a plateau some 850 m (2,789 ft) above sea level, surrounded by the Morava Mountains.

Airports

Kastoria National Airport Aristotle (KSO) 46 km to the centre
Argos Orestiko, C, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Big Sky Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Athens (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Athens

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.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Korçë, Albania
Korçë, Albania
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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. The nearest airport on record is Kastoria National Airport Aristotle (KSO). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KSO has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Athens).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Korçë, Albania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.