With a population of 2,698, Shëngjin is a must-see destination in Lezhe, Albania. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Shëngjin has to offer.
Although Shëngjin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 28 miles from Shëngjin. The shortest flight to Shëngjin from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.
Another option to get to Shëngjin is to pick up a car hire from Tirana, which is about 36 miles from Shëngjin. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Alamo, among others, in Tirana.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shëngjin, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Shëngjin takes 195 miles and will cost you around £16. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 1020 miles.
Average rates range from around £44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience.