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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pristina has to offer.

When to visit Pristina

Pristina in September
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pristina in September
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pristina from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 28h 05m.

Train

The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pristina using Bus or ALSA. From Tirana, the bus ride to Pristina takes 240 miles and will cost you around $51. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 960 miles. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pristina from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 28h 05m.

Train

The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pristina using Bus or ALSA. From Tirana, the bus ride to Pristina takes 240 miles and will cost you around $51. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 960 miles. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Pristina

Airlines serving Pristina

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (144 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Condor
Good (251 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (219 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (755 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (104 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (32 reviews)
Wizz Air UK
Okay (99 reviews)
Chair
Good (5 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 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 $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 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)
$181+

Hiring a car in Pristina

Hiring a car in Pristina costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pristina, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Pristina costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pristina, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.