Flying from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP): What you need to know
London Luton Airport (LTN) is London's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP) leaving from here.
Skopje is one hour ahead of London. Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to SKP. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to SKP departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Skopje International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Skopje International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and SKP:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Malta International Airport (MLA)
Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to SKP flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking 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 cheaper fares. When flying from London Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to SKP:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Skopje International Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a dependable starting point for your trip.
About Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Reserve a hotel close to SKP if you're catching a late flight from London to Skopje International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Skopje International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Skopje. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Currently, R 683 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Skopje International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,309. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to SKP.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on London to Skopje International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Find an affordable flight from London to Skopje International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Skopje. July is when most people book flights from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your London to SKP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Skopje, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in 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 looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Skopje right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to Skopje International Airport:
Macedonia Square and Lake Matka are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Skopje to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Matka Canyon.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of North Macedonia waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south of Skopje, a trip to Bitola will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Heraclea waterfall.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in North Macedonia, consider Ohrid, roughly 113 kilometres southwest of Skopje. Lake Ohrid, Ohrid and Church of Hagia Sophia are highlights.