Travelling from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport (SKP): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport (SKP) taking off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Skopje International Airport flight.
The timezone in Skopje is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:25am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from IST to SKP is with Turkish Airlines at 8:15pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to SKP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport (SKP) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
When jetting out of IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from IST to SKP.
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about setting out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Skopje International Airport (SKP) plane ticket with departures from here.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to SKP with Pegasus. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of SAW.
Pegasus ranks number one in bookings on the SAW to SKP route.
With 72.65% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Skopje International Airport.
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to SKP flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SKP instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Skopje International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Skopje and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Skopje International Airport flight.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Skopje. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
At the moment, RM82 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM240. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book ten months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to SKP.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Istanbul 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.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Istanbul to SKP.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport (SKP). Plan your visit to Skopje in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Skopje is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Istanbul to SKP plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Skopje
Start your Skopje trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Holocaust Memorial Centre, Macedonia Square and Lake Matka are top sights which should be on any good Skopje itinerary.
Explore more of North Macedonia
You've visited Skopje, now it's time to discover other corners of North Macedonia. Journey about 105 kilometres south to Bitola to tick off its leading sights. From Heraclea to Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Stevchov vodopad, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 113 kilometres south-west of Skopje, Ohrid is another favourite stop in North Macedonia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ohrid Lake cruises Mato Catamarans Excursions, Ohrid Lake and Ohrid Old City.
