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Post
The guide was updated:The PTK postal company runs a relatively reliable service in Kosovo. Still, some mail has been reported not to arrive due to the sporadic changes to addresses and street names that sometimes occur. To be on the safe side, avoid mailing goods of high value.
There are two types of letters: regular and priority, the latter are more expensive but give the sender access to tracking their mail.
Private carriers like DHL, UPS, and FedEx also operate in Kosovo.
PTK FILATELIA:
UÇK p.n, 10000 Pristina
Kosovo
Tel: +381 38 246 770
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Kosovo can be entered visa-free by citizens of the EU and/or Schengen Agreement member states, as well as citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, and the majority of South American countries. Citizens of some Asian and African countries may need to apply for a visa.
Important travel notice: if you are continuing on to Serbia after your stay in Kosovo, make sure your original entry point to Kosovo is through Serbia. This means, entry to Serbia may be refused to travellers transiting through Kosovo who first arrive in Macedonia, Albania, or Montenegro.
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Best Time to Visit
Summers can get very hot and winters very cold in Pristina, but temperatures are rarely at their extremes. Even though summers tend to be on the hot side, July through September remain the height of tourist season. For guaranteed pleasant temperatures appropriate for city exploration, aim for June or late September.
Those looking to continue on to the slopes of Brezovica may find December through March bring the best skiing conditions, while May through September are good for mountain hiking.
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Prishtina International Airport “Adem Jashari” (PRN)
The Pristina International Airport offers an increasing number of connections to various destinations across Europe.
When getting a cab, make sure to agree on the price before departure, and enquire about the current rates at your time of travel.
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Public Transport
There is a well-developed bus network that runs through the entire city. Fares are low, and tickets may be purchased directly on board the busses.
There are inter-city bus connections within Kosovo and internationally, between Pristina and Belgrade, Novi Pazar (Serbia), Skopje (Macedonia), Tirana (Albania), Podgorica, Ulcinj (Monetengro). Trains run to Kosovo's Peja and Skopje.
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Taxi
There are several taxi companies that operate in Pristina. Most use meters, and have a standard starting fare. If using non-official carriers or non-metered taxis, make sure to agree on a price in advance. Trips within the city limits usually cost no more than a few euros.
Some companies that operate in the city include:
Victory Taxi +381 38 555 333
London Taxi +377 44 300 300
Beki +377 44 111 555
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Post
The PTK postal company runs a relatively reliable service in Kosovo. Still, some mail has been reported not to arrive due to the sporadic changes to addresses and street names that sometimes occur. To be on the safe side, avoid mailing goods of high value.
There are two types of letters: regular and priority, the latter are more expensive but give the sender access to tracking their mail.
Private carriers like DHL, UPS, and FedEx also operate in Kosovo.
PTK FILATELIA:
UÇK p.n, 10000 Pristina
Kosovo
Tel: +381 38 246 770
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Pharmacy
Barnatore
Rruga Gazmend Zajmi 13A, Pristina
+381 38 244000
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Kastrati Pharmacy
Enver Maloku, Pristina
+386 49 482 390
Open 24/7
American Hospital in Kosovo
+381 38 221 661
+386 49 513 513
www.ks.spitaliamerikan.com
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Telephone
Although a country code +383 was finally assigned to Kosovo in 2016, you will find many phone numbers still listed with an international phone code of Monaco (+377), Slovenia (+386) or Serbia (+381). There is even a phone app (developed by Google) designed specifically to automatically convert pre-entered numbers starting with the above mentioned codes into the new +383.
All old codes are planned to be replaced by the newly assigned one soon, following the lead of Vala operator already supporting it. IPKO may still use the Slovenian code (+386) in some instances, and Serbian +381 is for landlines.
The area code of Pristina is +38.
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Electricity
230 V, 50 Hz
Type F two-pin sockets
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