AlbaniaDurrës ( DUURR-əs, Albanian: [ˈdurəs]; Albanian definite form: Durrësi) 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.
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Climate in Durres
Best time to visit: Apr–Jun, Oct
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Day trips and nearby cities from Durres
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Durres; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripTirana
Albania
31 km≈ 35 min
Day tripElbasan
Albania
58 km≈ 1 h 5 min
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Shkoder
Albania
84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripVlora
Albania
94 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Long day or overnightPodgorica
Montenegro
126 km≈ 2 h
Long day or overnightKorce
Albania
136 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Long day or overnight
Prizren
Kosovo
146 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightBrindisi
Italy
147 km≈ 2 h 20 min
From Durres you can reach Tirana (31 km), Elbasan (58 km), Shkoder (84 km), Vlora (94 km) and Podgorica (126 km) in about 35 min to 2 h by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Durres
The most pleasant months are Apr to Jun, Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 15°C in November.
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You can fly into Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.