Visitor Info
Your visitor desk for Vlora
Who to call, where to find a pharmacy, how money and phones work, and the questions everyone asks — checked against official sources and dated, so you know how fresh each answer is.
In an emergency
112 Call 112 — all emergenciesPolice, ambulance and fire Essentials
Practical help, one tap away
- Emergency & medical help Call 112. Ambulance 127, police 129, fire 128 — plus the hospital, consulates and safety notes.
- Pharmacies Finding a pharmacy in Vlora, late-night options, and the words that help.
- Money & ATMs The lek, cards and cash, ATMs, euros and the “old lek” quirk.
- SIM, eSIM & Wi-Fi Roaming in Albania, local SIM cards (bring your passport), eSIMs and Wi-Fi.
- Supermarkets & shopping Supermarkets, minimarkets, the market and everyday shopping in Vlora.
- Tourist information Official tourism sources, public holidays, language, time zone and plugs.
- Visitor FAQ Quick answers to the questions visitors ask most about Vlora.
Know before you go
Six things that catch visitors out
Each answer is dated; open the linked page for the detail.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Albanian lek (ALL) Not the euro. Due for a re-check
- Cards and cash
- Cards in larger places; cash for small purchases Carry cash outside the city and for small shops, kiosks, buses and beach bars. Due for a re-check
- Tap water
- Drink bottled water UK travel advice: do not drink the tap water in Albania. Due for a re-check
- EU roaming
- Not covered Albania is outside the EU’s “roam like at home” area. Check your own operator’s Albania rates before you rely on data. Due for a re-check
- Local SIM
- Bring your passport Prepaid numbers are registered with a passport or ID card at the shop. Due for a re-check
- Vlorë airport
- No scheduled flights The new airport near Vlorë has not opened to scheduled flights; the state moved to terminate its concession in August–September 2026. Fly into Tirana. Due for a re-check
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Also useful
Getting around and what’s happening
- Getting around Walking the Lungomare, local minibuses, taxis, driving and parking in Vlora.
- Taxis Get a taxi now — a local company that takes WhatsApp bookings, or ask your hotel — plus fares and airport prices.
- Airport transfers Tirana airport to Vlorë: the official airport bus timetable, fixed taxi fares and private transfers.
- What’s on Events and occasions in Vlora with a verified source — plus public holidays that change opening hours.
- Vlora Today Sunrise, sunset, golden hour, conditions where connected, and what today is good for.
- Live camera Watch Vlora Bay live in 4K, 24/7: the Lungomare, Sazan, Karaburun and the port.
Sources and checks
Vlora.live is an independent information point, not an official tourist office or emergency service. Facts that can change are dated and checked against the sources below.
- Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories for Albania
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Albania travel advice — Safety and security
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Albania travel advice — Getting help
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Albania travel advice — Health
- European Union — Your Europe — Mobile roaming costs
- Vodafone Albania — New tourist number (prepaid)
- Wikipedia — Vlora International Airport
- Albanian Horizons — Tirana Airport to Vlorë: direct bus, taxi and timetable