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How Vlorë airport will reshape Albanian tourism
A second international airport changes the southern Riviera math — direct flights to Vlorë put Ksamil within a 2-hour transfer.
By myAlbania Editorial·April 28, 2026·2 min read
Until now, the southern Riviera meant a 4-hour transfer from Tirana airport. Vlorë changes that — Sarandë is 2h away, Ksamil 2.5h. Expect:
- Lower-cost weekend trips from Italy & Western Europe.
- More direct charter packages from UK, Germany, Netherlands.
- A boom in Sarandë and Ksamil short-stay rentals.
- Knock-on price pressure on Riviera hotels (in both directions — more competition + more demand).