Traveling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skopje's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Skopje two hours behind Istanbul.
You can choose from 13 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 19:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SAW to SKP flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Skopje (and perhaps some other great parts of North Macedonia!). Browse the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Pegasus.
With 72.65% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier offering SAW to SKP flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAW and SKP:
Antalya Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
At the moment, AED 200 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 371. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book three months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAW to SKP.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAW to SKP.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.93% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SAW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SKP instead:
Grab a Skopje International Airport rental car and explore Skopje and beyond with your own set of wheels. 387rentacar, Avant Car and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Skopje International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport to the center of Skopje has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The quietest month for a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Skopje based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Skopje International Airport for August if you want to visit Skopje during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAW to SKP sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of North Macedonia you should also see. Around 105 kilometers south of Skopje, a visit to Bitola will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.
Around 29 kilometers north-east of Skopje, Kumanovo is another favorite 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.
