Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Skopje Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Lyon and Skopje share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from LYS to SKP start from 21:55 — the first with Wizz Air. The latest departure is at 21:55 with Wizz Air. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport flights.
Your LYS to SKP flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air is your gateway to discovering Skopje (and perhaps some other great corners of North Macedonia!). Browse the direct flights from Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that offers LYS to SKP flights, with 69.23% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LYS and SKP:
Vienna Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Skopje Airport (SKP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport flight is R 1,017. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,373. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from LYS to SKP by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LYS to SKP.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of the departures from Lyon Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Lyon to Lyon Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LYS:
Arriving at Skopje Airport (SKP)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SKP instead:
Grab a Skopje Airport rental car and discover Skopje and beyond with your own set of wheels. 387rentacar, Avant Car and Carwiz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Skopje Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Skopje Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje Airport to the centre of Skopje has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Skopje Airport (SKP)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Skopje. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Airport to Skopje Airport for August if you want to explore Skopje during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LYS to SKP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Bitola is just one of the many cities in North Macedonia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Skopje. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Heraclea waterfall.
If you want to check out another major stop in North Macedonia, consider Kumanovo, about 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. Church of Holy Trinity, Bislim Gorge and Seat of the Metropolitan of Dicese of Kumanovo and Osogovo are the start of reasons to visit.
