Travelling from Skopje Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Skopje and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from 15 weekly Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight you can take. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 20:50.
Leave enough time to make your SKP to SAW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Pegasus Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
With 65.29% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SKP to SAW flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SKP and SAW include:
Antalya Airport
Bologna International Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is 49 €. A return fare is currently 95 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SKP to SAW.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SKP to SAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Handy information about Skopje Airport (SKP)
Skopje Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart SKP arrive at their destination without delay.
Skopje Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Skopje. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near SKP:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Skopje Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SKP to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're eager to discover another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are among its highlights.



