Shkodër

By Air
Shkodër is approximately 83 kilometres away from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (1 hr 34 min by car). Transportation options that connect the airport to the city include buses and taxis.

By Train, Bus, and Van
While Shkodër doesn’t have a central train station, buses, and vans provide reliable connections to other Albanian cities and international destinations. You can check the schedules on Tirana’s North and South bus station. Temporary bus terminals manage transportation within the city.

You can also consider renting a car or taking a taxi, but keep in mind they might be a bit expensive if you’re on a budget.

Public Transportation
Shkodër offers intra-city bus lines, providing an affordable means of travel within the city.

On Foot
The city centre is compact and easily explorable on foot.

By Bicycle
To truly explore the beauty of Shkodër and have fun at the same time, consider renting a bike and navigating the city at your own pace. For that, check Shkodra Rent Bike.

By Taxi
Metered taxis, such as Speed Taxi, Lux Taxi, etc, provide convenient and cost-effective options for navigating the city.

By Car
Driving in Shkodër can be an adventure, and rental cars are available from both multinational and local companies.

Shkodër’s cuisine is a nice fusion of Balkan, Mediterranean, and Ottoman flavours. Fish enthusiasts will savor the local specialty, “Tavë Krapi” or baked carp.

Positioned between Lake Shkodër and the nearby rivers, the city benefits from a generous supply of freshwater fish. The carp is marinated with herbs and spices before being baked to perfection, ready to be savoured by seafood lovers.

For those who fancy street food, Shkodër has a variety of snacks and quick bites. Try “Qebap,” small grilled minced meat sausages served with flatbread and pickled vegetables.

• Il Mulino 2
• Pasta te Zenga
• Puri
• Aroma Restaurant
• Fisi Grill & Restaurant
• Manifatura
• Cliche

• Qendra Tregtare
• Big Shop
• Xhedis Center
• Conad
• Spar
• Max Market
• Big Market

When you join the expats in Shkodër, these are the types of expenses you can expect to encounter…

• 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre: € 288/month
• 1-bedroom apartment outside of the city centre: € 245/month
• 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre: € 434/month
• One-way ticket on local public transport: € 0.43
• Meal for 1 at an inexpensive restaurant: € 4
• 3-course meal for 2 people at a mid-range restaurant: € 22
• Large draught domestic beer in a bar or restaurant: € 2
• Regular cappuccino in a cafe or restaurant: € 1
• Regular litre of milk from a supermarket: € 2
• Loaf of white bread from a supermarket: € 1
• 12 regular eggs from a supermarket: € 3
• 1kg of chicken filets from a supermarket: € 5

To get a glimpse of the beautiful Albanian nature and enjoy the views that will leave you speechless, you can take a trip to Theth (76.2 km). Travelling from Shkodër to Theth is like entering a natural wonderland. Starting in Shkodër, you drive through the mountains and see Lake Shkodër below. As you climb, the scenery transforms into dense forests and clear rivers. Shkodër’s nature shines with greenery, tall peaks, and colourful plants. The journey to Theth isn’t just a road trip; it’s an entire adventure through the untouched beauty of Shkodër, revealing the landscapes that make this part of Albania so special.