Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Frankfurt and Skopje are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from FRA to SKP start from 11:35 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 20:30 with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from 13 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your FRA to SKP flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Skopje (and perhaps some other exciting parts of North Macedonia!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that offers FRA to SKP flights, with 71.79% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and SKP:
Vienna International Airport
Nuremberg Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Right now, R 1,852 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,800. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to SKP by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from FRA to SKP by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on time.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Reserve a hotel close to SKP if you're on a late Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Skopje International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and chase adventure across Skopje and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Skopje International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Skopje. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Skopje. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Skopje International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Skopje, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to SKP in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of North Macedonia
You've done Skopje, now it's time to explore other corners of North Macedonia. Journey about 105 kilometres south to Bitola to check off its top attractions. From Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir to Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Kumanovo is another favourite destination in North Macedonia and is around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. No trip is complete without visiting MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution.
