Pristina travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pristina

With 550,000 inhabitants, Pristina is the most populous city in Kosovo. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Pristina deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Pristina

Pristina in March
Estimated hotel price
€84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pristina in March
Estimated hotel price
€84
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pristina in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 68 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Pristina, with an average rainfall of 36 mm.

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How to Get to Pristina

Plane

When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pristina from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h 10m.

Train

The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Bus

ALSA operates bus routes to Pristina. From Zurich, the bus ride to Pristina takes 2728 km and will cost you around €106. From Basel, the ticket costs about €100 for a journey of 2897 km. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pristina from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h 10m.

Train

The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Bus

ALSA operates bus routes to Pristina. From Zurich, the bus ride to Pristina takes 2728 km and will cost you around €106. From Basel, the ticket costs about €100 for a journey of 2897 km. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Pristina

Airlines serving Pristina

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,881 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,894 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,960 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (187 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (318 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (306 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (314 reviews)
Condor
Good (330 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,123 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (39 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (170 reviews)
Chair
Good (9 reviews)
Wizz Air UK
Good (140 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pristina

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Garden to great affordable options like the Hotel Manami, Pristina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €72 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pristina

Most booked hotels in Pristina

Swiss Diamond Hotel Prishtina
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€132+
Nartel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€50+

Hiring a car in Pristina

The most frequently booked car type in Pristina is Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Pristina is Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.