Durres, Albania

Cruise Port

Durres

Second-largest city of Albania.

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Overview

Durres is a cruise port in Albania. It lies on the coast at approximately 41.313, 19.446.

About Durres

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.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Durres — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Durres

Panorama of Durres Port
Panorama of Durres Port
Amphitheatre of Durrës 2013-09
Amphitheatre of Durrës 2013-09
Torra ne Durres
Torra ne Durres
Albanian College of Durres
Albanian College of Durres

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Jul and coolest around 12°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
12°
5°
Feb
13°
5°
Mar
14°
6°
Apr
17°
9°
May
23°
14°
Jun
27°
19°
Jul
31°
22°
Aug
30°
21°
Sep
26°
18°
Oct
22°
14°
Nov
18°
11°
Dec
14°
7°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Durres the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Durres, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →