Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
The timezone in Skopje is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Each week, there are 19 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, select the 07:25 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:15 with Turkish Airlines.
Your IST 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 April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Skopje — and maybe even more of North Macedonia if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and SKP include:
Vienna International Airport
Franjo Tudman Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
At the moment, 62 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 76 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to SKP by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SKP instead:
Explore without limits with a Skopje International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Skopje and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Skopje International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
From Skopje International Airport, Skopje is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Skopje. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Skopje International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Skopje during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IST to SKP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of North Macedonia
You've done Skopje, now it's time to explore other corners of North Macedonia. Journey around 105 kilometres south to Bitola to check off its popular sights. From Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir to Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola, your itinerary will be busy.
Kumanovo is another well-known destination in North Macedonia and is around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. No trip is complete without visiting MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution.