Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Skopje Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport.
Amsterdam and Skopje are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your AMS to SKP flight.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Transavia is your gateway to discovering Skopje (and maybe even some other great parts of North Macedonia!). Browse the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with transavia on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between AMS and SKP include:
Vienna Airport
Geneva Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Skopje Airport (SKP)
R 1,514 is the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,047. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from AMS to SKP. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from AMS to SKP is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Skopje Airport (SKP)
Reserve a hotel near SKP if you're on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Skopje Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Skopje and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Skopje Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Skopje Airport (SKP)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Skopje based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje Airport for August if you want to explore Skopje during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to SKP in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of North Macedonia you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres south of Skopje, a trip to Bitola will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Heraclea waterfall.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in North Macedonia, consider Kumanovo, roughly 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. Church of Holy Trinity, Bislim Gorge and Seat of the Metropolitan of Dicese of Kumanovo and Osogovo are key reasons to visit.