Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport.
Skopje's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Ljubljana.
Flights from LJU to SKP start at 12:30 — the first with Wizz Air. The last service of the day is at 14:15 with Wizz Air. In total, there are nine weekly Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LJU to SKP flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Wizz Air is your ticket to exploring Skopje (and perhaps some other exciting corners of North Macedonia!). Check out the direct flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport offered by this airline.
Wizz Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Wizz Air ranks as the top on-time carrier for LJU to SKP flights, with 88.46% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LJU and SKP:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Right now, 27 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 45 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LJU to SKP.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LJU to SKP.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LJU make it to their destination as scheduled 80.37% of the time.
To reach Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LJU? If you're catching an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Reserve a hotel close to SKP if you're catching a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Skopje International Airport rental car and explore Skopje and beyond with your own set of wheels. 387rentacar, Avant Car and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Skopje International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
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 on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Skopje. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Skopje is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Skopje International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LJU to SKP in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of North Macedonia just waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres south of Skopje, a trip to Bitola will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in North Macedonia, consider Kumanovo, roughly 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution are highlights.