Travelling from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning a flight from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to SKP.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SKP. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Skopje International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Skopje International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and SKP:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Malta International Airport (MLA)
Split Airport (SPU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to SKP flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Searching for a plane ticket from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices and access to better fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to SKP:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Skopje International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Have a late flight from London to Skopje International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near SKP and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Skopje International Airport rental car and discover Skopje and beyond with your own wheels. 387rentacar, Avant Car and Carwiz are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your London to Skopje International Airport flight.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Skopje. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Skopje International Airport is R 776. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,430. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from London to SKP, book your plane ticket five months before your planned departure.
October is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a London to Skopje International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to SKP.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Skopje International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP). Visit Skopje in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Skopje is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your London to SKP plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Skopje International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Skopje
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Skopje right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from London to Skopje International Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Skopje when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Holocaust Memorial Centre followed by Macedonia Square and Lake Matka.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of North Macedonia just waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres south of Skopje, a trip to Bitola will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Stevchov vodopad.
Ohrid is another sought-after destination in North Macedonia and is around 113 kilometres south-west of Skopje. No trip is complete without dropping by Ohrid Lake cruises Mato Catamarans Excursions, Ohrid Lake and Ohrid Old City.
