{"id":60533,"date":"2023-09-25T13:44:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T11:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=60533"},"modified":"2023-09-25T13:45:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T11:45:06","slug":"5-2-million-passengers-passed-through-tirana-international-airport-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/5-2-million-passengers-passed-through-tirana-international-airport-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"5.2 million passengers passed through Tirana International Airport in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Albania, renowned as a popular tourist destination among travelers worldwide, has once again drawn the interest and intrigue of numerous foreign visitors eager to explore its offerings.<\/p>\n<p>As of September 25, the number of passengers passing through Tirana International Airport \u201cMother Teresa\u201d reached 5.2 million, surpassing the record set for the entire year of 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary data indicates that Albania welcomed approximately 7.2 million foreign tourists during the period from January to August this year, reflecting a remarkable 27% increase.<\/p>\n<p>Albania\u2019s extensive coastline, stretching from north to south, boasts a variety of beaches, including Velipoja near Shkodra, Sh\u00ebngjin, Durr\u00ebs, Vlora, Himara, and Saranda.<\/p>\n<p>These picturesque shores attract visitors from May through October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Albania, renowned as a popular tourist destination among travelers worldwide, has once again drawn the interest and intrigue of numerous foreign visitors eager to explore its offerings. 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