Travelling from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Skopje International Airport to Hamburg and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Hamburg and Skopje (where Skopje International Airport is located) are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
The most popular route is from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Hamburg Airport (HAM). You can select from four weekly services between these two airports. Wizz Air offers a 05:00 departure between SKP and HAM.
For a smooth 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 SKP to Hamburg flight.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Start your trip at SKP and fly straight to Hamburg Airport (HAM). That will be your arrival point when searching for Skopje International Airport to Hamburg tickets.
Wizz Air is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Skopje International Airport to Hamburg.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from SKP to Hamburg, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
SKP is about 18 kilometres from central Skopje. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Hamburg? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SKP:
85.19% of flights departing from Skopje International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SKP.
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Hamburg
R 609 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Skopje International Airport to Hamburg flight. Return flight tickets start at R 1,907. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flights from SKP to Hamburg, reserve your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Skopje International Airport to Hamburg tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from SKP to Hamburg.
Find an affordable flight from Skopje International Airport to Hamburg with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to the centre of Hamburg takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Skopje International Airport to Hamburg. Book one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Explore without limits with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and venture far and wide through Hamburg and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead of your flight from SKP to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. After your flight from Skopje International Airport to Hamburg, it'll take you around 1 hour to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to LBC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your SKP to Hamburg flight:
Line up the perfect playlist and hit the open road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise and drive off without missing a beat.
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from LBC the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Before booking your flights from Skopje International Airport to Hamburg, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Hamburg offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book a Skopje International Airport to Hamburg flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SKP to Hamburg in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Skopje International Airport to Hamburg, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are leading attractions which should feature on any good Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Hamburg, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Travel around 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to tick off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Germany, consider Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are the start of reasons to visit.