Transport in Kosovo is complicated by political issues relating to international recognition. The Republic of Kosovo

Republic of Kosovo

Kosovo , officially the Republic of Kosovo is a partially recognised state and a disputed territory in the Balkans...

 is one of the newest countries in the world, having declared independence in 2008 from Serbia

Serbia

Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...

. It is currently recognised as a sovereign state by 82 nations, of which 81 are members of the United Nations

United Nations

The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...

. Transport links to the north are fractured (especially rail transport) as Serbia does not recognise Kosovo's independence. Kosovo is recognised as sovereign by all other countries with which it has a land border.

Roads

• Total: 1,926 km
• Country comparison to the world: 175
• Paved: 1,668 km
• Unpaved: 258 km

Rail

• Total: 430 km
• Country comparison to the world: 115
• Standard gauge: 430 km 1.435-m gauge

Airports

Airports: 10

• Airports with paved runways: 4
  • 2,438 to 3,047 m: 1
  • 1,524 to 2,437 m: 1
  • Under 914 m: 2
• Airports with unpaved runways: 4
  • Under 914 m: 4
• Heliports: 2