Where is Lynx Freeride Kosovo?
Location
Lynx Freeride is in the west of Kosovo near the border with Albania. Kosovo’s highest peak, the magnificent Gjeravica mountain (2,656m), is the backdrop for the Lynx Freeride terrain. The base of operations is the 'Small Grand Hotel Gjeravica', located at 1,750m elevation, a 1.5hr snowcat drive west from the city of Junik (also spelt Junike). The pick-up point at Junike is a 1.5hr drive west of the Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari (PRN) & around a 3hr drive north via Pristina from The Skopje Alexander the Great International Airport (SKP) in neighbouring North Macedonia.
The recommended mode of transport from the airports to Junike is by pre-arranged taxi. See 'Airport Transfers' section below.
Flights into Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari
The recommended airport to access Lynx Freeride is Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari (PRN). The airport is located 20km west of the Kosovo capital of Pristina & taxis can make the 90km journey to the Lynx Freeride pick up point at Junike in around 1.5hr.
Flights to Pristina are available from most major European airports including Munich, Frankfurt, Paris (CDG), Geneva, Zurich & Vienna, all major Scandinavian airports & London-Luton in the UK. A host of minor European airports also provide direct links.
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Flights into Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
The Skopje Alexander the Great International Airport (SKP) is a modern facility 23km by road east of the North Macedonia capital, Skopje. It is an alternative entry point into the Balkans & is 200km (3hr) by road from the Lynx Freeride pick up point in Junik, Kosovo. During winter, flights from worldwide origins include most major airports in western Europe, England & Scandinavia plus Istanbul, Dubai & Doha in the Middle East
Daily flights to Skopje from any one origin city are limited. Daily flights exist from Vienna, Austria and offer the most convenience if travelling to Macedonia whilst already in Europe. Another useful major European airport is Zurich, with two airlines providing regular services to Skopje. Zurich was successfully utilised by the Powderhounds for our visit to North Macedonia. The middle eastern airports at Doha & Dubai can be useful if travelling from other international origins (i.e Asia, Oceania) .
Powderhounds recommends using either Austrian, Edelweiss or Germania airlines. These provide airlines provide better seating, luggage allowance, service & reliability - albeit for a slightly higher price!
Airport Transfers to Junik/Junike
For airport transfers, Powderhounds recommends using Lynx Freeride to pre-arrange a private transfer direct to the pick-up point in the city of Junik/Junike, with the cost added directly to the tour. Transfers are free when booking for a group of six or more.
Car Rental
Car rental is not recommended when travelling to Lynx Freeride. A private transfer from the airport is cheaper, safer & more efficient. Refer to above section.