Travelling from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport (SKP): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport (SKP) departing from here.
Jump on a direct Bucharest to Skopje International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skopje is one hour behind Bucharest. Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Bucharest to SKP. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can take a direct flight from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport (SKP) out of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
You can travel on a direct flight from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport with Dan Air. This popular carrier operates services from OTP.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Dan Air between OTP and SKP.
Travelling from central Bucharest to OTP takes about 1 hour 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Book a hotel close to SKP if you have a late flight from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Skopje International Airport rental car and discover Skopje and beyond with your own wheels. 387rentacar, Avant Car and Carwiz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Skopje International Airport flight.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Skopje. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
P3,517 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport. Return flights start from P10,833. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap flights from Bucharest to SKP, book your plane ticket three months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for landing cheap Bucharest to Skopje International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport (SKP). Visit Skopje in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your Bucharest to SKP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Skopje, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Skopje
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Skopje International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Skopje:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Holocaust Memorial Centre, Macedonia Square and Lake Matka are popular attractions which should be on every Skopje itinerary.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Bitola is just one of the many places in North Macedonia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Skopje. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Stevchov vodopad.
Ohrid is another must-experience destination in North Macedonia and is around 113 kilometres south-west of Skopje. No trip is complete without visiting Ohrid Lake cruises Mato Catamarans Excursions, Ohrid Lake and Ohrid Old City.