Durrës, Albania
Travelling to Durrës
Durrës stands on the Adriatic, across the sea from Italy. Here is how to reach it, where to stay and what to see.
How to get here
By ferry from Bari and Ancona
Passenger ferries connect Bari and Ancona with the Port of Durrës. The crossing from Bari is the shorter of the two. Operators and sailing times change with the season, so check the current timetable before you book.
From Tirana airport
Tirana International Airport is about 35 km from Durrës, around 35 minutes by car. Allow more time at peak hours.
Where to stay
Durrës has hotels both in the city and along the beach. All-on-4, All-on-6 and All-on-8 prices are for the Standard package, which includes the hotel. Invisalign, ceramic veneers and crowns do not include it.
Languages at the clinic
At the clinic we speak Italian and English, as well as Albanian.
About the city
The beach
The beach of Durrës runs for about 10 km along the Adriatic, right next to the city.
The Roman city
Durrës was the Roman city of Dyrrachium, a port on the Adriatic and a starting point of the Via Egnatia, the Roman road towards Thessalonica and Constantinople.
The amphitheatre
The Roman amphitheatre, built in the 2nd century AD, is among the largest in the Balkans and stands on Albania's tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage.
Three steps
- 1
Free online consultation and treatment plan
Send your details and, if you have one, your panoramic X-ray. You receive your treatment plan.
- 2
Travel arrangements
We agree the dates with you and organise what your package includes.
- 3
Treatment and follow-up
You have your treatment in Durrës. After you return home, we follow up by video call.
Your patient coordinator
The clinic's patient coordinator contacts you by WhatsApp, phone or email.
Languages: Italian, English, Albanian
We reply within 24 hours.
For patients from abroad
- In implant cases, the free consultation includes a free 3D CT scan.
- Sightseeing tours and accompaniment for patients from abroad, on request and at additional cost.
- Airport transfer included in the Standard package.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reach Durrës from Italy?
By sea, passenger ferries from Bari and Ancona arrive at the Port of Durrës. By air, you land at Tirana International Airport, about 35 km from Durrës.
How far is Durrës from Tirana airport?
About 35 km, around 35 minutes by car. Allow more time at peak hours.
Are the hotel and airport transfer included?
In the Standard package for All-on-4, All-on-6 and All-on-8, yes. Invisalign, ceramic veneers and crowns do not include travel, hotel or transfer.
Which languages are spoken at the clinic?
Italian and English, as well as Albanian.
What is there to see in Durrës?
The beach on the Adriatic, the remains of the Roman city of Dyrrachium and the Roman amphitheatre.