Travelling from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Ohrid Airport (OHD): what you need to know
Ohrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Skopje.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SKP to OHD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive 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 a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Skopje International Airport to Ohrid Airport. Many travellers pass through Dortmund Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Skopje International Airport to Ohrid Airport flight is R 2,479. A round-trip fare is currently R 6,409. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SKP to OHD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Skopje International Airport to Ohrid Airport.
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Handy information about Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Skopje International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SKP land on schedule 85.19% of the time.
Central Skopje to Skopje International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Ohrid Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SKP:
Arriving at Ohrid Airport (OHD)
If you're arriving on a late Skopje International Airport to Ohrid Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near OHD:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Ohrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Inter Ways or Goldcar and explore beyond Ohrid's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Ohrid Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ohrid Airport (OHD) to central Ohrid
Ohrid Airport to central Ohrid has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Skopje International Airport to Ohrid Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Ohrid in January.
Book your flight from Skopje International Airport to Ohrid Airport for August if you'd like to explore Ohrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SKP to OHD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Ohrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of North Macedonia waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Ohrid, a trip to Skopje will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Old Bazaar, Skopje, Macedonia Square and The Stone Bridge.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in North Macedonia, consider Bitola, roughly 48 kilometres east of Ohrid. Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola are key highlights.