Qafë Morinë (Gjakovë) Border Crossing, Kosovo–Albania

Qafë Morinë is an international mountain pass on the Kosovo-Albania border, at an elevation of around 563 metres above sea level.

Location

The crossing links the Gjakova district of western Kosovo to the town of Kukës in northeastern Albania, sitting on the international Pristina-Kukës road (the A2/SH7 highway).

Crossing Traffic

Qafë Morinë is the main crossing between Kosovo and Albania, and gets busy during summer (July-August) as the Albanian diaspora returns from Western Europe — crossing can take 30 to 90 minutes during that period.

Cross-Border Cooperation

Albania and Kosovo’s interior ministries signed a protocol implementing joint border control at Qafë Morinë and several other crossings, aimed at easing crossing times between the two countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which two countries does Qafë Morinë connect? Kosovo (Gjakova district) and Albania (Kukës), not North Macedonia.

What’s the crossing’s elevation? Around 563 metres above sea level.

This information was verified on 6 August 2026.