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✈️ Cheap flights to North Macedonia
Compare fares to North Macedonia from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Skopje Intl (SKP). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in North Macedonia
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKP | Skopje Intl | Ilinden | Main |
| OHD | Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle | Ohrid | Main |
Skopje International Airport and Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport handle international flights; buses and roads connect with Serbia, Kosovo, Albania, Greece and Bulgaria.
📅 Best time to fly to North Macedonia
Best: May to June and September – warm, sunny weather for hiking, sightseeing and Lake Ohrid without peak crowds.
Cheaper shoulder season: July to August – hot and busy around Ohrid, but ideal for swimming and summer festivals.
Avoid: November to February – cold and grey in Skopje with occasional air pollution; mountain areas are snowy, which suits skiers.
Weather by month in Skopje
- 4°Jan⛅
- 8°Feb⛅
- 13°Mar⛅
- 18°Apr⛅
- 24°May🌧
- 28°Jun⛅
- 31°Jul⛅
- 31°Aug☀️
- 26°Sep⛅
- 19°Oct⛅
- 11°Nov⛅
- 5°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to North Macedonia
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Skopje | 1,975 km | 3 h 05 min | |
| New York → Skopje | 7,507 km | 9 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → Skopje | 10,642 km | 13 h 30 min | |
| Chicago → Skopje | 8,315 km | 10 h 40 min | |
| Miami → Skopje | 9,030 km | 11 h 35 min | |
| San Francisco → Skopje | 10,443 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| Toronto → Skopje | 7,682 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| Paris → Skopje | 1,673 km | 2 h 40 min | |
| Frankfurt → Skopje | 1,346 km | 2 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Skopje | 3,600 km | 5 h 00 min | |
| Delhi → Skopje | 5,158 km | 6 h 55 min | |
| Mumbai → Skopje | 5,427 km | 7 h 10 min | |
| Singapore → Skopje | 9,275 km | 11 h 50 min | |
| Sydney → Skopje | 15,569 km | 19 h 25 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in North Macedonia
- Ohrid – A beautiful lakeside town of churches, frescoes and beaches, the country's top destination.
- Skopje – A quirky capital where an Ottoman bazaar meets grand statues, modernist buildings and lively cafés.
- Matka Canyon – A green canyon with kayaking, hiking and underwater caves.
- Bitola – A refined city with Ottoman and 19th-century architecture near the ruins of Heraclea Lynkestis.
- Mavrovo National Park – Mountains, a lake with a half-submerged church and the remote village of Galičnik.
- Galičica National Park – Scenic ridges, wild flowers and quiet beaches between two lakes.
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Flights to North Macedonia: questions
What is the main airport in North Macedonia?
The main international airport is Skopje Intl (SKP) in Skopje. Other airports with scheduled flights include Ohrid (OHD).
How long is the flight from London to North Macedonia?
A nonstop flight from London to Skopje covers about 1,975 km and takes around 3 h 05 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to North Macedonia?
May to June and September – warm, sunny weather for hiking, sightseeing and Lake Ohrid without peak crowds.
When is the cheapest time to fly to North Macedonia?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: July to August – hot and busy around Ohrid, but ideal for swimming and summer festivals.
Do I need a visa to fly to North Macedonia?
It depends on your passport. See our North Macedonia visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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