Driving from Durrës to Gaziantep
Gaziantep lies 1,613 km (1,002 mi) east of Durrës, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 1,967 km (1,223 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Durrës | Gaziantep | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Turkey |
| Population | 195,920 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | 842 m (2,762 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Clocks in Gaziantep are 1 h ahead of Durrës right now, so a 24 h 36 min journey lands 25 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gaziantep
Crossing from Albania into Turkey: money changes from the Lek to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book car hire from Durrës to Gaziantep
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Staying in Gaziantep
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Gaziantep. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 8 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 9,349 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gaziantep from Durrës?
1,613 km (1,002 mi) in a straight line, east of Durrës; by road roughly 1,967 km (1,223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durrës to Gaziantep by car?
About 24 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durrës and Gaziantep?
Gaziantep is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Tirane).
What currency do I need in Gaziantep?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Gaziantep?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Gaziantep, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.