Fees · Destination Guide
Saranda and Ksamil
Ionian clarity, wrecks, islands, and UNESCO history on Albania's southern edge
Updated Mar 25, 2026 • 23 sources
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Butrint Archaeological Park entry - ALL 1,000 standard adult ticket
- Corfu to Saranda ferry ticket - Varies by operator and season
- Typical payment pattern: Budget here is driven more by transport, attraction entry, and operator pricing than by mandatory destinationwide permits.
What people usually pay
Budget here is driven more by transport, attraction entry, and operator pricing than by mandatory destination-wide permits. The one widely published fixed visitor fee in the core area is Butrint Archaeological Park entry. As of research date, there is no published citywide tourism levy or separate marine park tag for general visitors to Saranda and Ksamil.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butrint Archaeological Park entry | ALL 1,000 standard adult ticket Single entry | Most visitors entering Butrint | Where to pay | Official prices also list reduced rates for larger groups and children, plus free entry for very young children and selected Albanian cultural dates. |
| Corfu to Saranda ferry ticket | Varies by operator and season One way or round trip | Travelers routing through Corfu | Operator websites such as Finikas Lines or Ionian Seaways | Book early for peak summer dates and double-check baggage rules if you are carrying heavy dive luggage. |
| Destination-wide tourism levy | No published general levy found n/a | Independent visitors | No standalone purchase point published | Unlike some marine destinations, current research did not surface a mandatory city tourism tax or marine park tag for ordinary Saranda and Ksamil visitors. |
| Scuba diving and snorkel-boat pricing | Operator set pricing Per dive, package, or trip | Divers and boat-based snorkelers | Local operators | Treat operator websites as a planning guide rather than a fixed tariff sheet, especially outside peak season. |