How to find cheap flights to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
R 11,777 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Skopje International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SKP, the lowest fare is R 8,636.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to SKP changes.
Pick up a bargain on tickets to Skopje, where Skopje International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to find an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Skopje. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Search for plane tickets to Skopje International Airport that come with a stop. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Skopje
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Skopje in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SKP, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to SKP. It's an ideal time to see Skopje at its busiest and best.
February is the quietest period of the year to visit if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Skopje then.
Check the weather conditions before you go. August brings the warmest days in Skopje, averaging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Ranging from -8ºC (18ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF), January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
August often brings more sun than cloud. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Skopje.
The wettest time of year is May. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around ten days of rainfall.
Flying to Skopje International Airport (SKP): What you need to know
Fly to Skopje without any detours. These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights to Skopje International Airport:
SunExpress offers the most punctual service. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it an excellent choice when booking your SKP plane ticket.
The local timezone at SKP is UTC+1.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to SKP? These hotels close to Skopje International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Skopje International Airport, you're likely to arrive on time. SKP has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 85% of all departing flights landing on schedule.
Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia.
Getting to central Skopje from Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The distance from SKP to central Skopje is about 18 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to SKP.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Skopje has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Skopje highlights
These top sights should feature on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Skopje:
Macedonia Square: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.64 kilometres east of the centre.
Botanical Garden: You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres east of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Skopje.
Matka Canyon: Take on this landmark next. About 11 kilometres southwest of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Skopje experience.
How to get to Kumanovo from Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Headed to the nearby city of Kumanovo? It's about 24 kilometres from SKP. It'll take you around 20 minutes to drive there.
Expect a travel time of 5 hours 15 minutes or so when making your way to Kumanovo on public transport.
Travelling from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Prilep
Prilep is about 72 kilometres from Skopje International Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
It takes 1 hour 25 minutes or so to drive to Prilep.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Up for more adventures? Bitola will add something special to your trip to North Macedonia. It's around 105 kilometres south of Skopje and features Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Heraclea waterfall.
Kumanovo is another top destination in North Macedonia and is roughly 21 kilometres north of Skopje. Hit some of the best spots right away at Church of Holy Trinity, Bislim Gorge and Seat of the Metropolitan of Dicese of Kumanovo and Osogovo.
Roughly 72 kilometres south of Skopje, Prilep is worth a detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Park of the Revolution, Clock Tower and Ruins of Mosque (1475).
