Why go
- Country in Southeast Europe.
- Known for Sharr National Park, Šar Mountains.
- Served by Kukës International Airport (KFZ).
History
Kosovo, officially the Republic of Kosovo, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe with partial diplomatic recognition. It is bordered by Albania to the southwest, Montenegro to the west, Serbia to the north and east, and North Macedonia to the southeast. It covers an area of 10,887 km2 (4,203 sq mi) and has a population of nearly 1.6 million, of whom the vast majority are ethnic Albanians. Kosovo has a varied terrain, with high plains along with rolling hills and mountains, some of which have an altitude over 2,500 m (8,200 ft). Its climate is mainly continental with some Mediterranean and Alpine influences. Kosovo's capital and most populous city is Pristina; other major cities and urban areas include Prizren, Ferizaj, Gjilan, and Peja.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 5 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, Stuttgart
- Adria Airways JP (A319, CRJ-900, CRJ-200) · 3 routes: Frankfurt, Ljubljana, Munich
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Geneva, Mulhouse
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A319) · 2 routes: Frankfurt*, Munich*
- Swiss International Air Lines LX (A320) · 2 routes: Geneva, Zurich*
- Austrian Airlines OS (Fokker 100, A319) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Belair Airlines 4T (A320) · 1 route: Zurich
- Croatia Airlines OU (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Zagreb
- Germania ST (737-700) · 1 route: London
- Pegasus Airlines PC (737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A320, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Copenhagen
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319, A320, 737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kukës International Airport (KFZ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kosovo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.