Shkodër Travel Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shkodër to see all of its attractions.

Shkodër in December

Estimated hotel price

£13

1 night at 3-star hotel

£13

1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Tirana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shkodër, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Shkodër takes 314 km and will cost you around £15. From Pristina, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 386 km.

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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Tirana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shkodër, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Shkodër takes 314 km and will cost you around £15. From Pristina, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 386 km.