Travel Tips for Kosovo
Everything you need to know for a smooth journey
Essential Travel Advice
Browse our curated tips to make your trip to Kosovo unforgettable.
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Quick Kosovo Info
Essential information at a glance for your Kosovo trip
Country Info
- Capital:Pristina
- Population:~1.8 million
- Area:10,887 km²
- Languages:Albanian, Serbian
- Currency:Euro (€)
- Time Zone:CET (UTC+1)
Travel Basics
- Visa:Many countries exempt
- Airport:Pristina International
- Plug Type:C & F (230V)
- Driving:Right side
- Tipping:5-10% in restaurants
- Drinking Age:18 years
Climate
- Type:Continental
- Summer:22-30°C (Jun-Aug)
- Winter:-5 to 5°C (Dec-Feb)
- Spring:10-20°C (Mar-May)
- Autumn:10-20°C (Sep-Nov)
- Rainy Season:April-May, Oct-Nov
Useful Info
- Emergency:112
- Police:192
- Ambulance:194
- Fire:193
- Tourist Info:+383 38 212 228
- Country Code:+383
Basic Albanian Phrases
Learning a few words in Albanian will be appreciated by locals
Greetings & Basics
| Hello | Përshëndetje (pair-shen-DET-ye) |
| Good morning | Mirëmëngjes (meer-MENG-yes) |
| Good evening | Mirëmbrëma (meer-MBREM-a) |
| Goodbye | Mirupafshim (meer-oo-PAF-shim) |
| Yes / No | Po / Jo |
Useful Phrases
| Thank you | Faleminderit (fah-le-min-DEER-it) |
| Please | Ju lutem (yoo LOO-tem) |
| Excuse me | Më falni (muh FAHL-nee) |
| I don't understand | Nuk kuptoj (nook koop-TOY) |
| Cheers! | Gëzuar! (guh-ZOO-ar) |