Skopje Airport serves the capital of North Macedonia, approximately 20 km from the city center.
It is the access point to Skopje's Ottoman historic center, with the famous Stone Bridge over the Vardar River and the grand bazaar.
How to get to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SKP
Parking near Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
Adjacent to the terminal is a multi-level parking structure.
Fares do not deviate from those typical of the region.
How to get to Skopje from SKP
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the country, including Lake Ohrid.
You only need a driver's license, passport, and credit card for rental.
Hotels near Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
Skopje centre
About 20 km from the terminal: taxi in 20 minutes, scheduled bus to the station in about 30 minutes.
Best for: Those who want Macedonia Square, the Stone Bridge and downtown within walking distance, with 20-30 minutes by taxi or bus from the airport.
- Macedonia Square, the Stone Bridge and the Ottoman bazaar reachable on foot from the downtown hotels
- More choice of international chains than any area near the terminal
- No hotel near the terminal: any property still requires a 20-35 minute transfer
- The Aerodrom district, despite the name, is in the city centre and doesn't shorten the trip from the airport
Recommended hotels
- Skopje Marriott Hotel Right on Macedonia Square, 1 km from the historic centre; an indoor pool and gym among the few of international standard in the city. View availability
- Holiday Inn Skopje by IHG Right in the centre, a few minutes on foot from the main attractions and transport links; an airport shuttle available for a fee. View availability
- DoubleTree By Hilton Skopje On the Vardar River in the Aerodrom district, 10 minutes by car from the historic centre: despite the district's name, the actual terminal is still about 13 km away. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as the country's primary hub.
An advance of 2-2.5 hours is the standard advised for international flights.
Map of Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the 'Skopje 2014' project?
An ambitious urban redevelopment program that added dozens of statues, monuments and neoclassical-style buildings to the city center — a controversial project, but now part of the capital's cityscape.
Q. Does the shuttle bus run 24 hours a day?
No, check the flight-coordinated timetable before relying on it for your transfer, especially for night flights.
Q. Is Skopje Airport the main international gateway to North Macedonia?
Yes, it's by far the busiest in the country, with year-round scheduled connections to major European cities; the smaller Ohrid Airport, on the other hand, mainly serves seasonal tourism linked to the lake.
Q. Is Skopje a good starting point for Lake Ohrid?
It's possible, but the lake is about 3 hours away by car: many visitors prefer to fly directly into Ohrid Airport if that's their main destination.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
