Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shkodër travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shkodër

With a population of 88’245, Shkodër is the largest city in Shkoder, Albania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Shkodër deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Shkodër

Shkodër in April
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shkodër in April
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shkodër

Plane

Although Shkodër doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 74 km from Shkodër. The shortest flight to Shkodër from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Shkodër is to pick up a car hire from Tirana, which is about 86 km from Shkodër. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Cargini, among others, in Tirana.

Plane

Although Shkodër doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 74 km from Shkodër. The shortest flight to Shkodër from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Shkodër is to pick up a car hire from Tirana, which is about 86 km from Shkodër. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Cargini, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Shkodër

Airlines serving Shkodër

Lufthansa
Good (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,533 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,147 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,560 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,486 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,035 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shkodër

Average rates range from around £40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £60 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shkodër

Hiring a car in Shkodër

Hiring a car in Shkodër costs £61 per day, on average, or £121 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Compact (Hyundai Bayon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shkodër, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Shkodër costs £61 per day, on average, or £121 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Compact (Hyundai Bayon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shkodër, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.