Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skopje's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Budapest.
Take your pick of three weekly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Wizz Air is the earliest available. Wizz Air operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BUD to SKP flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Skopje (and then discovering more of North Macedonia!) is a cinch with Wizz Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air on this route.
With an impressive 93.75% of services landing on schedule, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier for BUD to SKP flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUD and SKP:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport flight is P2,109. A round-trip plane ticket is currently P3,474. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BUD to SKP by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from BUD to SKP is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
When it comes to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport's on-time performance, 71.48% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
If you're landing on a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SKP:
Grab a Skopje International Airport rental car and discover Skopje and beyond with your own set of wheels. 387rentacar, Avant Car and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Skopje International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
From Skopje International Airport, Skopje is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Skopje. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Skopje, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUD to SKP in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of North Macedonia
You've done Skopje, now it's time to discover more of North Macedonia. Travel about 105 kilometres south to Bitola to tick off its top sights. From Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir to Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kumanovo is another well-known destination in North Macedonia and is around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. No trip is complete without seeing MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution.