TIRANA, Aug. 4 /ATA/ – Customs administration is operating around the clock to manage heavy passenger traffic during the peak summer tourism season, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said on Tuesday.
More than 1.8 million passengers travelled through Tirana International Airport in July, with around 9,500 flights recorded during the month, reflecting the sharp increase in travel at the height of the holiday season, Malaj said.
Albania’s seaports also experienced strong passenger flows. Around 111,000 passengers and 40,000 vehicles passed through the Port of Durrës during the period, while the Port of Sarandë handled 131,000 passengers and 250 vehicles. The Port of Vlora recorded 17,000 passengers and approximately 5,000 vehicles, he said.
Malaj said the Albanian Customs Administration is maintaining 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operations at all border crossing points to facilitate the movement of passengers and vehicles during the busy summer period.
He also encouraged travellers to consult the Passenger Customs Manual before travelling to familiarize themselves with customs procedures and declaration requirements, saying the guidance is intended to help reduce delays at border crossings.
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