Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
The timezone in Skopje is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Manchester.
To ensure you catch your MAN to SKP flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Skopje International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAN and SKP:
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
68 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 149 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MAN to SKP. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Skopje International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAN to SKP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Skopje International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, 59.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Skopje International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MAN:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Reserve a hotel close to SKP if you're catching a late Manchester Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Skopje International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Skopje and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Skopje International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport to central Skopje has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Skopje International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Skopje based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Skopje is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Skopje International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to SKP sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Bitola is just one of the many places in North Macedonia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Skopje. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.
Around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje, Kumanovo is another favourite stop in North Macedonia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution.