Across the border · Kosovo
Visit Pristina by minibus with driver from Albania
Rent a minibus with a driver in Albania and visit Pristina: from Tirana Airport or your hotel, along the Nation’s Highway, to the heart of Kosovo’s capital. With the same minibus, you can also visit Prizren, Peja and other cities.
From Albania to Pristina by minibus with driver
It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes from Tirana Airport to Pristina, not counting the wait at the border. The route follows the Nation’s Highway via Kukes, the Morina–Vermica border crossing and the Kosovo motorway. You’ll find the fixed transfer price on the Airport – Pristina transfer page.
- Departure from Tirana Airport, from Tirana or from any city in Albania
- Your whole group and luggage in one vehicle, up to 19 passengers
- Stops along the way, for example in Kukes or Prizren
- The same minibus takes you around Kosovo and brings you back to Albania
The main cities of Kosovo
With your own minibus, Pristina is easy to combine with other cities in Kosovo. Times are approximate, from Pristina:
- Prizren, about 1 hour 15 minutes: the Stone Bridge, the fortress and the historic center.
- Brezovica, about 1 hour: the ski resort in the Sharr Mountains.
- Peja, about 1.5 hours: the Rugova Gorge and the Patriarchate of Peja.
- Gjakova, about 1.5 hours: the Grand Bazaar, the city’s old market.
- Decan, about 1.5 hours: the Visoki Decani Monastery, on the UNESCO list.
Pristina Airport
Pristina’s “Adem Jashari” International Airport is about 15 kilometers west of the city. If your flight arrives at or departs from Pristina, we’ll pick you up or take you to the airport on request, and you can continue to Albania with the same minibus.
Many groups fly into Tirana Airport and fly home from Pristina, or the other way around: we plan the trip around your flights.
What to see in Pristina
- Mother Teresa Boulevard: the pedestrian street in the center, with cafés and restaurants.
- The Newborn monument: the symbol of Kosovo’s independence, repainted every year.
- The National Library: the building with domes and a metal lattice, one of the most unusual in the Balkans.
- Mother Teresa Cathedral: with a bell tower that offers views over the whole city.
- The Ethnological Museum: the old houses of the Gjinolli family, in the Emin Gjiku complex.
- Gadime Cave and Ulpiana: a cave with stalactites and the ruins of the Roman city, near Pristina.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do we need to travel to Kosovo?
Albanian citizens can enter Kosovo with an ID card or a passport. Citizens of other countries need a valid passport or ID card, according to the rules for their nationality.
How long is the wait at the Morina–Vermica border?
The wait varies with the season; in summer and during holidays, when the diaspora travels, it can be longer. The travel times on this page don’t include waiting at the border.
Can we visit Pristina as a day trip from Tirana?
Yes, but it’s a long day, with about 7 hours of driving there and back. We recommend at least one night in Kosovo, so you can also visit Prizren or Peja.
How many passengers does the minibus take?
Our minibuses have up to 19 passenger seats. For larger groups, we arrange several minibuses that travel together.
Plan your trip to Kosovo
From Albania to Pristina and beyond, with the same minibus and driver.