Major city · Albania
Bilisht
Skip Bilisht unless you need a border stop for Greece or a quick lunch on the Korçë–Leskovik road: 30 minutes is enough.
Bilisht is a small market town in southeastern Albania, 27 km from Korçë and 10 km from the Greek border. It has no major sights, a couple of grill restaurants and basic hotels. Most travellers pass through in under an hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
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- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, little to do)
- Airports
- KSO · TIA
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Albania ↗Albania is outside the EU and the Schengen area and sets its own entry rules; check the official requirements for your passport before you book.
- Albania ↗If you drive, carry your licence, rental papers and insurance proof, and expect unlit mountain roads and livestock after dark.
- Albania ↗Land borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece are used by buses; allow for queues in summer and check that your rental contract allows crossing.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bilisht129 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bilisht, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Albanian lek (ALL).Albania-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone and One sell tourist SIMs at the airport and in shops; passport required.Albania-wide
- Tap waterTap water is not reliably drinkable in all towns; bottled water is cheap and standard.Albania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Albania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Albania-wide
- SafetyVery safe; standard rural precautions.
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- RestroomsCafés for customers; ruins and beaches have basic facilities.Albania-wide
- Emergency numbers129 police · 127 ambulance · 128 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBeach businesses close October–May; some museums close on Monday.Albania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKSO Kastoria National Airport (Greece) (about 40 km (25 mi), check).KSO Kastoria National Airport (Greece) (about 25 mi (40 km), check).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; car or taxi for the border or Korçë.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (espresso)ALL 80–150
- BeerBeer (bottle)ALL 150–250
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi town centre to borderALL 800–1,200
- Budget bedBasic hotel double, a night, per roomALL 3,000
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel double, a night, per roomALL 5,000
- High-end bedBasic hotel double, a night, per roomALL 7,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ALL 2,000 · Mid ALL 5,000 · High ALL 10,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KSO Kastoria National Airport (Greece) (about 40 km (25 mi), check) · TIA Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (about 3 h by car)KSO Kastoria National Airport (Greece) (about 25 mi (40 km), check) · TIA Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (about 3 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Apr (10 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bilisht: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre; car or taxi for the border or Korçë.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Bus or car, 27 km (17 mi), about 30 minBus or car, 17 mi (27 km), about 30 min
Bilisht is a side trip from Korçë, not the other way.
Krystallopigi border (Greece)
goDoor to door: 10 min
Car, about 10 min
Quiet crossing; check hours.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Two hotels near the main road; basic, fine for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ALL 2,000–4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ALL 4,000–7,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel single1 × 1 night × ALL 2,000 | ALL 2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ALL 2,000 | ALL 2,000 |
| Bus Korçë–Bilisht one way1 × ALL 200 · check | ALL 200 |
| Grill meal1 × ALL 500 | ALL 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ALL 470 |
| Trip total≈ ALL 5,170 per person per day, bed included | ALL 5,170 |
2026 estimate in leks; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Grill plate (qofte, salcë kosi) | ALL 400–700 |
| Coffee (espresso) | ALL 80–150 |
| Beer (bottle) | ALL 150–250 |
| Taxi town centre to border | ALL 800–1,200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM in town – bring leks from Korçë.
- Border crossing to Greece is quiet but check opening hours if you plan to cross late.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 129
- Ambulance
- 127
- Fire
- 128
- General emergency
- 112
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BilishtBilisht
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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Në këtë adresë, ju lutemTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police129
- Ambulance127
- Fire128
- General emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Korçë–Bilisht: about ALL 200, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Bilisht–border: ALL 800–1,200
Say or show
- Përshëndetje — Hello (pərʃəndɛtjɛ)
- Faleminderit — Thank you (falɛmindɛrit)
- Sa kushton? — How much? (sa kuʃtɔn)
- Mirë — Good (mirə)
- Ujë — Water (ujə)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bilisht. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, little to do) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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