With a population of 46,866, Berat is the largest city in Berat, Albania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Berat to see all of its attractions.
Although Berat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 82 km from Berat. The shortest flight to Berat from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.
Another option to get to Berat is to pick up a car hire from Tirana, which is about 70 km from Berat. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Alamo, among others, in Tirana.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Berat, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Berat takes 314 km and will cost you around £30. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 1642 km.
Average rates range from around £32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £35 and up for a 5-star experience.