Gjirokastër Travel Guide

You're Going to Love Gjirokastër

With a population of 23.437, Gjirokastër is the largest city in Gjirokaster, 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 Gjirokastër to see all of its attractions.

Gjirokastër in April

Estimated hotel price

£21

1 night at 3-star hotel

£21

1 night at 3-star hotel

Plane

Although Gjirokastër doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 154 km from Gjirokastër. The shortest flight to Gjirokastër from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Gjirokastër is to pick up a car hire from Tirana, which is about 142 km from Gjirokastër. You’ll find branches of Alamo and CarWiz, among others, in Tirana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gjirokastër, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Pristina, the bus ride to Gjirokastër takes 410 km and will cost you around £14. From Skopje, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 748 km.

Plane

Although Gjirokastër doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 154 km from Gjirokastër. The shortest flight to Gjirokastër from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Gjirokastër is to pick up a car hire from Tirana, which is about 142 km from Gjirokastër. You’ll find branches of Alamo and CarWiz, among others, in Tirana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gjirokastër, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Pristina, the bus ride to Gjirokastër takes 410 km and will cost you around £14. From Skopje, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 748 km.