Sofia to Durrës flights
Durrës lies 354 km (220 mi) south-west of Sofia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sofia | Durrës | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Albania |
| Population | 1.2 million | 195,920 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | TIA, 24 km out |
Clocks in Durrës are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands only 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Durrës
Crossing from Bulgaria into Albania: money changes from the Lev to the Lek (ALL); the dialling code becomes +355; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648800.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sofia
Sofia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sofia Airport (SOF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Durrës
Durrës is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | 24 km (15 mi) | 9,843 ft | 126 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Durrës from Sofia?
354 km (220 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Durrës by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Durrës?
Durrës is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Tirane against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Durrës flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA).
What currency do I need in Durrës?
The Lek (ALL).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.