shqiptarëtDurrës
Coast, port and ancient history.
A municipality in Durrës County.
What to see
- Founded in 627 BC.
- The Via Egnatia began here.
- A 2nd-century AD amphitheatre, which AKT describes as the largest in the Balkans.
- The Archaeological Museum, which AKT describes as the largest in the country; the castle has 5th-century walls.
- Albania's largest seaport.
Quick facts
- Municipality population (INSTAT Census 2023): 153,614 residents.
- County: Durrës
Getting there
The nearest airport with confirmed passenger flights is Tirana International Airport "Nënë Tereza" (TIA). See the airports guide.
Durrës is linked to Tirana by motorway and rail; the port takes international ferries.
Airports guide (TIA and others) →
Official links
- Official municipality website
- e-Albania — the national e-services portal for citizens (documents, certificates, etc.).
- Getting there: airports
Health
The emergency number and official links for this place. No other phone numbers — only checked sources.
- 127 — Ambulance (official medical emergency number) · GOV.UK (FCDO) travel advice: Albania — getting help
- Ministry of Health
- OSHKSH
- FSDKSH
- ASCK list (accredited institutions)
- Durrës Regional Hospital — Regional hospital (ASCK list). No separate official site responded on 28 October 2026. · ASCK — lista e institucioneve të akredituara
Health guide (Albania and Kosovo) →