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Pristina: experience a charming culture, electric nightlife, and quirky architecture

Pristina is the vibrant capital of Kosovo, an independent republic in Serbia. There are more than 550,000 residents in the city, 42% of them being under 25 years old. Pristina offers you an energetic nightlife, historic and unusual architecture, and charming nature. Top attractions include the Ethnographic Museum, Germia Park, and the National Library of Kosovo.

Are you ready for an unforgettable holiday in south-eastern Europe? Because cheap flights to Pristina are now available for a limited time! A 45-minute drive from Pristina’s city centre is Prishtina International Airport (PRN). Prishtina International Airport serves multiple airlines, including Turkish Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Pegasus Airlines, and Adria Airways. Popular flights to Pristina are available from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. The flight duration from Johannesburg to Pristina is approximately 13 hours, 35 minutes.

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Why visit Pristina

National Library of Kosovo Pristina

Fascinating Creativity

Discover Kosovo’s most unusual architectural creations that you’ll remember for a long time! There’s the bizarre National Library of Kosovo and the impressive Palace of Youth and Sports.

Medieval Serbian Monastery Graciana Pristina

Historic Wealth

The area on which Pristina sits has a history going back millions of years. Check out ancient buildings like the Monastery in Deçan, the Fortress of Prizren and the Hotel Union Building.

Burek Pristina

Local Cuisine

Spending time in any destination would not be complete without trying the local dishes. Popular traditional meals include Flija (pie with yoghurt filling), Raznjici (grilled meat) and Hajvar (red pepper relish).

General information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country Serbia
Currency Euro (EUR)
Exchange Rate 1 ZAR = 0.07 EUR
Language Albanian / Serbian
Hub Airport Prishtina International Airport (PRN)
Airline Adria Airways
Time Zone GMT + 1
Travel Adaptor Type C/F

Best time to visit Pristina

Kosovo has a continental climate, meaning very cold winters (December – February) and very warm summers (June – September) in Pristina. Visiting Pristina during the winter can be rewarding, especially since the country celebrates its independence on 17 February with concerts, fireworks and several events. Visit Pristina during the summer for the best weather conditions, but be prepared for a higher volume of tourists and higher accommodation costs. For comfortable weather and ideal costs, the best time to visit Pristina is during spring (March – May) and autumn (October – November). Avoid late October to early November though, that’s when the Prishtina Jazz Festival takes place.

Weather & Climate in Pristina

Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Low °C -4°C -3°C 1°C 5°C 9°C 12°C 14°C 13°C 10°C 6°C 1°C -2°C
High °C 3°C 5°C 11°C 15°C 20°C 24°C 26°C 27°C 23°C 17°C 9°C 4°C
Rainfall (mm) 58 51 54 59 77 62 53 47 54 63 76 68

Prepare yourself to discover an unforgettable holiday experience in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. While incredibly rich in history (going back as far as 2.6 million years ago), it boasts the title of Europe’s youngest capital, due to the fact that 42% of its citizens are below the age of 25! Such facts mean that Pristina offers you a wealth of history as well as a vibrant culture and nightlife.

Many travellers may overlook Pristina (known in Kosovo as Prishtina), so you’ll be among the few to experience the city’s quirky charm for yourself! Enjoy tours of this destination, covering its history, churches, mosques, synagogues, monuments, traditions, and beautiful landscapes.

The capital is home to one of the most unusual structures you may love or hate, the National Library of Kosovo, a fascinating creation by Andrija Mutnjaković. Another standout building in the city is the Palace of Youth and Sports, designed by Živorad Janković. Other exceptional buildings in Pristina you can check out include the Clock Tower, the Newborn Monument, and religious places such as the Fatih Mosque, the Statue of Mother Teresa, and the Gračanica Monastery.

Indulge in Pristina’s shopping scene at numerous venues, including ALBI Shopping Mall, the Bazaar, Monet Art and Books, as well as the National Gallery of Kosovo.

Immerse your senses in a more relaxing setting, with the various parks and interesting locations around the city. There’s the spectacular Germia Park, the fascinating Marble Cave, and the charming Parku I Qytetit.

If you’re looking for adventure outdoors, explore the paths around Luboteni Mountain and meet the large residents of the Bear Sanctuary Prishtina & Thesaret e Natyres.

To top all this off, there’s even more in Pristina for you to experience!

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South African passport holders will need a Serbian visa to enter Serbia and visit Pristina in Kosovo. Make sure that your passport is valid for six months beyond your departure date from Serbia, and that it has blank pages for entry stamps. You may also need a transit visa if you are travelling to Serbia via another country.

Make sure you are up to date on all your routine vaccinations and preventative measures before visiting Pristina. These include vaccines for MMR, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, varicella, polio, and your yearly flu shot. You should also get vaccines for hepatitis A since there is a problem of contaminated food and water in Kosovo. You may also need vaccines for hepatitis B and rabies, but these depend on your activities while in Pristina.

Make sure to stay alert and cautious at all times while in Pristina, as there is a serious crime problem. Avoid isolated areas and stick to well-lit areas. Avoid staying out well beyond midnight.

Item Cape Town Johannesburg Pristina
Meal inexpensive restaurant R 120 R 130 R 39
Domestic beer (0.5 litre draught) R 30 R 30 R 24
Cappuccino (regular) R 26 R 26 R 16
Taxi 1km (normal tariff) R 10 R 15 R 8
Packet of cigarettes (Marlboro) R 40 R 45 R 36
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