Travel info
Practical information for your stay in Peshkopi.
Emergency numbers
- 112 — general emergency
- 127 — ambulance
- 129 — police
- 128 — fire brigade
- 126 — traffic police
In rural areas the direct numbers may connect faster than 112.
Getting here
Peshkopi is about 2 hours by road from Tirana via the Rruga e Arbrit. Buses and furgons leave from Tirana several times each morning — see Buses & furgons. From Tirana Airport, first take the airport bus into Tirana.
There is no train service to Peshkopi.
Money
The currency is the Albanian lek (ALL). There are ATMs in the town centre. Carry cash for villages, furgons and small guesthouses — cards are not accepted everywhere.
Phone & internet
Mobile coverage is good in town but patchy in the mountains. Local SIM cards (Vodafone, One) are sold in town with your passport. Download offline maps before hiking.
When to come
Summer (June–September) is best for hiking Korab and rafting. Winters are cold with snow in the highlands. Even in summer, nights in the mountains are cool — bring a warm layer. Check the forecast.