Flying from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
The timezone in Skopje is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Hurghada.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HRG to SKP flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air Cairo has direct flights from Hurghada International Airport to Skopje International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Skopje — and maybe even more of North Macedonia if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Cairo on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hurghada International Airport to Skopje International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HRG and SKP include:
Antalya Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hurghada International Airport to Skopje International Airport flight is R 1,495. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 4,175. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HRG to SKP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Hurghada International Airport to Skopje International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HRG to SKP.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hurghada International Airport to Skopje International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Of all flights leaving Hurghada International Airport, 59.22% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Hurghada International Airport from central Hurghada, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HRG? If you're boarding an early flight from Hurghada International Airport to Skopje International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hurghada International Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SKP instead:
Grab a Skopje International Airport rental car and explore Skopje and beyond with your own wheels. 387rentacar, Avant Car and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Skopje International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
From Skopje International Airport, Skopje is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The quietest month for a flight from Hurghada International Airport to Skopje International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Skopje based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Hurghada International Airport to Skopje International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Skopje, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HRG to SKP sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of North Macedonia just waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres south of Skopje, a trip to Bitola will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.
Kumanovo is another must-experience 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.
