Travelling from Skopje Airport (SKP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Skopje and Zurich are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
You can choose from 11 weekly Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SKP to ZRH flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Chair-airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SKP and ZRH:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Budapest Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje Airport (SKP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, 65 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 158 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SKP to ZRH.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Skopje Airport (SKP)
Skopje Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SKP arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
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 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SKP:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel near ZRH if you have a late Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Skopje Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SKP to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its popular sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, your itinerary will be busy.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.