Travelling from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) departing from here.
1 hour 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport flight.
Ohrid is two hours behind Istanbul. Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport is located in Ohrid, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to OHD.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Fly without interruptions from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) operate from here.
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport leaving from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to OHD.
Located around 40 kilometers from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is one of the options between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and OHD.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to OHD flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near OHD and fast-forward to bedtime:
For the best deal, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport flight.
Getting from Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) to central Ohrid
Central Ohrid is around 10 kilometers from Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport is P7,085. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P12,827. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to OHD. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Ohrid based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Istanbul to OHD plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ohrid to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Ohrid
Start your Ohrid trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Lake Ohrid, Ohrid and Church of Hagia Sophia are essential stops on your Ohrid itinerary.
Explore more of North Macedonia
You've done Ohrid, now it's time to discover more of North Macedonia. Journey around 105 kilometers northeast to Skopje to tick off its popular sights. From Macedonia Square to Lake Matka and Matka Canyon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kumanovo is another well-known destination in North Macedonia and is around 137 kilometers northeast of Ohrid. No journey is complete without seeing Church of Holy Trinity, Bislim Gorge and Seat of the Metropolitan of Dicese of Kumanovo and Osogovo.
