Albania is a country with 5 ferry ports.
Maritime transportation in Albania is very well developed and there are numerous lines taking you from the mainland to the islands and back.
There are also various international departures to different countries, such as Italy and Greece.
Depending on the type of vessel that you are going to take to reach your destination, you may be able to take your car or motorbike with you, but keep in mind that you need to double check if the vessel in question is a car ferry or a passenger ferry to be sure.
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International Ferry Lines
Other than the domestic ferry lines, you can take a ferry from Albania to several other destinations in Italy and Greece.
Some of these lines do not sail daily, so make sure to check the operational intervals for each of these ferry lines.
Most of the international departures start from the port of Durres.
Below you can see the list of the most popular international lines for ferries from Albania that you can purchase your tickets for:
Albania has around 2 ferry companies operating departures to and from the surrounding islands.
Finikas Lines is the largest ferry operator offering more than 1 ferry lines, whereas the smallest ferry company is Komani Lake Ferry Berisha and has 1 in their offer.
The vessels vary in size and capacity, depending on the route they are sailing on, but the information regarding the type of vessel you will be boarding is going to be indicated on the ticket and on the search results when you browse through the departures.
Some of the ferry companies operating in Albania can be found below, where you can click on them for more information and reviews:
Ferry Ports in Albania
Albania is home to approximately 5 ferry ports.
The largest ferry port is the one situated in Durres.
Of course, during the high summer season, it is advisable to get to the ferry port at least 45 minutes prior to the departure time of your ferry in order to avoid any delays in your travel time.
The smallest ferry port is the one in Fierza which offers 2 ferry departures.
Below you can see a list of the most important ports, and here you can find all ferry ports and terminals in Albania.
If you are traveling by a plane and arriving at one of the airports in Albania, you can reach the ferry port by bus, you can see more about that here. Or if you are wanting a private, door-to-door transfer, you can have a look at the options available here.
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