Tripoli to Durrës flights
Durrës lies 1,090 km (677 mi) north-east of Tripoli, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 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.
| Tripoli | Durrës | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Albania |
| Population | 1.3 million | 195,920 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
| Nearest large airport | MJI, 9 km out | TIA, 24 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Durrës
Crossing from Libya into Albania: money changes from the Dinar to the Lek (ALL); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Tripoli
Tripoli is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mitiga International Airport (MJI), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-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 Tripoli?
1,090 km (677 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tripoli.
How long does it take to get from Tripoli to Durrës by air?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tripoli and Durrës?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tripoli to Durrës flights?
Typically Mitiga International Airport (MJI) 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 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.