How to find cheap flights to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
ر.ق. 759 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Skopje International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SKP, the lowest fare is ر.ق. 256.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to SKP rises or falls.
The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Skopje, where Skopje International Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Skopje. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
If there's no rush to travel to Skopje, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Skopje International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Skopje
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Skopje is typically May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SKP, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Head to Skopje in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SKP, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Skopje are generally more affordable.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Skopje is warmest in August, with averages of between 16ºC and 33ºC.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -8ºC to 8ºC.
Hoping for clearer skies? August is the driest month in Skopje, averaging four days of rain.
The wettest time of year is May. Travel then and you'll likely get around nine days of rainfall.
Travelling to Skopje International Airport (SKP): What you need to know
Fly to Skopje in a single journey. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Skopje International Airport:
SunExpress is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled, making it a wise choice when reserving your SKP plane ticket.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+1 timezone at SKP.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Skopje International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to SKP:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in SKP. Rent your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and discover parts of Skopje that most visitors tend to miss.
If you have a connection from Skopje International Airport or travelling home from there, you're unlikely to be delayed. Up to 85% of all flights out of SKP reach their destination on time.
Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia.
Getting to central Skopje from Skopje International Airport (SKP)
SKP is about 24 kilometres from central Skopje.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to SKP, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Skopje has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Skopje highlights
Hop off your flight to Skopje and head directly for these major attractions:
Macedonia Square: An ideal place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Oaza Bonsai Nursery & Garden Centre: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring Skopje. This park is roughly 5 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Matka Canyon: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 14 kilometres south-west of the centre of Skopje.
How to get to Kumanovo from Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Going straight to Kumanovo? From SKP, it'll take around 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 24 kilometres from the airport.
Expect a journey time of 5 hours 15 minutes or so when making your way to Kumanovo on public transport.
Travelling from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Prilep
Prilep is another city that's easy to get to from Skopje International Airport. It's around 64 kilometres away.
The drive time to Prilep is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Explore more of North Macedonia
There's loads more of North Macedonia waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres south of Skopje, take off to Bitola. On the must-do list? Start with Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Stevchov vodopad.
Another city in North Macedonia that could easily become a favourite is Kumanovo. From Skopje, it's around 21 kilometres north and serves up highlights like Church of Holy Trinity and Mosque Hadji Shefket. Find time for Big Mosque of West Kumanovo too.
Roughly 64 kilometres south of Skopje, Prilep is well worth the journey. Big reasons to visit include Church of St. Naum of Ohrid, Church of Holly Annunciation and Park of the Revolution.
