Travelling from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Ankara is two hours ahead of Skopje and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SKP to ESB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Skopje International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SKP and ESB include:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Right now, 68 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Skopje International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 138 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SKP to ESB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Skopje International Airport to Esenboga International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SKP to ESB.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Skopje International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Skopje International Airport (SKP)
85.19% of flights leaving Skopje International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SKP.
Central Skopje to Skopje International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SKP? If you're boarding an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Skopje International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Travel at your own pace with an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and chase adventure across Ankara and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Ankara. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Skopje International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Ankara in April.
When booking your flight from Skopje International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SKP to ESB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Ankara, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres west to Istanbul to check off its leading sights. From Topkapi Palace to The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Bursa is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres west of Ankara. No trip is complete without visiting Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.