SerbiaNiš (; Serbian Cyrillic: Ниш, Serbian pronunciation: [nîːʃ] ; names in other languages), less often spelled in English as Nish, is the third largest city in Serbia and the administrative center of the Nišava District. It is located in the southern part of Serbia. According to the 2022 census, the city proper has a population of 178,976, while its administrative area has a population of 249,501 inhabitants. Several Roman emperors were born in Niš or used it as a residence: Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor and the founder of Constantinople, Constantius III, Constans, Vetranio, Julian, Valentinian I, Valens; and Justin I. Emperor Claudius Gothicus decisively defeated the Goths at the Battle of Naissus (present-day Niš).
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Climate in Nis
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Day trips and nearby cities from Nis
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Nis; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripPristina
Kosovo
94 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Day tripKragujevac
Serbia
110 km≈ 1 h 45 min
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Pernik
Bulgaria
122 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightKumanovo
North Macedonia
133 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightSofia
Bulgaria
135 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightSkopje
North Macedonia
152 km≈ 2 h 25 min
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Prizren
Kosovo
155 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Long day or overnightDrobeta Turnu Severin
Romania
157 km≈ 2 h 25 min
From Nis you can reach Pristina (94 km), Kragujevac (110 km), Pernik (122 km), Kumanovo (133 km) and Sofia (135 km) in about 1 h 50 min to 2 h 5 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°C in November.
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You can fly into Niš Constantine the Great Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.