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🌎  Albania 🇦🇱

📍  Diga e Komanit, Albania

✈️  Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA)

🚗  117.5 KM

⏱️  2 hours, 56 minutes

Diga e Komanit, the Koman Dam, is primarily a hydroelectric facility, but it serves as the crucial embarkation point for the highly scenic Koman Lake Ferry, an essential Albanian experience often compared to Norwegian fjords. Accessibility to the remote Koman terminal typically involves a car, bus, or shared taxi from Shkodër or Tirana. Visitors can choose independent travel by booking ferry tickets directly, or opt for guided tours which often include transport from major cities. While the ferry operates year-round, schedules may be reduced in winter, with spring and autumn offering the best weather and views, though summer is also popular. The cost for the ferry itself is affordable (around €6-10), but overall expenses vary significantly based on transportation to/from Koman and whether a tour package is chosen. The ferry journey itself takes 2.5-3 hours one-way, making a round trip or onward travel a full-day excursion. Booking ferry tickets, especially for vehicles, in advance is highly recommended due to limited capacity, and visitors should bring their own snacks and drinks as terminal facilities are minimal.