Travelling from Skopje Airport (SKP) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Skopje.
Your SKP to EWR flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Skopje Airport to New York Newark Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SKP and EWR:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Handy information about Skopje Airport (SKP)
Skopje Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SKP make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Skopje to Skopje Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Skopje Airport to New York Newark Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SKP:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Consider booking a hotel close to EWR if you're on a late Skopje Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a New York Newark Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from New York Newark Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to central New York
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York Newark Airport to central New York has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Skopje Airport to New York Newark Airport. For smaller crowds, go to New York in September.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Skopje Airport to New York Newark Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SKP to EWR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen New York, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its leading attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.