Cheap flights to Pristina airport

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Cheap Flights to Pristina Airport

Kosovo is the world's second-newest country, as the bright yellow "NEWBORN" station in the center of Pristina proudly proclaims.  After gaining independence from Serbia in 2008, Kosovo set to work updating its tourism infrastructure, with the capital city of Pristina reaping much of the benefits.  Today, visitors to Pristina can expect to find comfortable hotels, local and international cuisine, stunning churches and mosques, and a burgeoning arts and culture scene.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Pristina Airport

Pristina has a typical continental climate, with hot summer and cold winters.  The ideal time to fly into Pristina Airport is between April and September, when temperatures are comfortable and local businesses are prepared to welcome foreign travelers.  Once you've decided on your travel dates, try setting up a Skyscanner price alert to receive an instant notification when fares for cheap flights to Pristina Airport go on sale. 

Airlines that Fly to Pristina Airport

Pristina is conveniently connected to many major European airports.  Canadian travelers heading to Pristina may wish to fly through Frankfurt with Lufthansa, through Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, or through Vienna with Austrian Airlines.  Skyscanner's flight search tool allows you to sort available flights to Pristina by price, duration, number of connections or preferred airline. 

What to Expect When Arriving at the Pristina Airport

Pristina has one of the most efficient international airports in the Balkans, and arriving travelers can often get through the airport in less than twenty minutes.  Inside the terminal passengers will find one bank and two ATMs, along with an information desk and tour companies who can help organize travel to nearby attractions, including the Ottoman market in Gjakova, the many mosques and monasteries of Prizren and the Gracanica monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Airport buses depart every thirty minutes for the city center, or passengers can hire their own rental car.  If you want to travel into Pristina by taxi, you'll get a better rate if you book the taxi in advance.  

Tips and Advisories for Travel to the Pristina Airport

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and Canada recognized it as an independent nation.  However, Serbia disputes Kosovo's independence, thus making it difficult for travelers to move between the two countries.  To avoid delays, Canadian travelers should transit in and out of Kosovo through a country other than Serbia.