Llogara Pass
The gateway moment — pine forests, paragliders, roast lamb, and the instant the whole Ionian appears beneath you.
The Llogara Tunnel: toll, times and tunnel vs pass
The 6 km Llogara Tunnel under the mountains between Dukat and Palasë has changed the drive from Vlorë to the Riviera. Here's what you need to know — and why the old road is still worth it.
Updated October 2026
- Opened
- July 2024; running continuously since May 2025
- Length
- About 6 km
- Time saved
- Dukat to Palasë in about 7 minutes instead of 30
- Toll
- Yes, for cars — check the current price at the tunnel
- Old pass road
- Still open, and free
When it opened
The tunnel first opened on 5 July 2024, closed again in November 2024 for finishing works, and has run continuously since 24 May 2025. It links the Dukat side with Palasë, below the pass.
The toll
Cars pay a toll to use the tunnel. Prices can change, so check the board at the entrance — and keep some lek in cash just in case.
Tunnel or pass?
The tunnel saves 20–40 minutes on a Vlorë–Himarë drive. But it skips the whole reason people loved this road: the view from the top at 1,027 metres, the pine forest, paragliding and the roast-lamb restaurants. Take the tunnel when you're in a hurry, and the pass at least once.
Questions, answered
Is the Llogara Tunnel open?
Yes. It has run continuously since May 2025.
Is there a toll for the Llogara Tunnel?
Yes, cars pay a toll. Check the current price at the entrance.
Is the old Llogara Pass road still open?
Yes, it stays open alongside the tunnel and is free — and it's the only way to see the famous view.