Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Skopje Airport (SKP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Skopje Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skopje's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Budapest.
Your BUD to SKP flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Wizz Air is your ticket to exploring Skopje (and perhaps some other great corners of North Macedonia!). Check out the direct flights from Budapest Airport to Skopje Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Wizz Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering BUD to SKP flights. A dependable 93.75% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to Skopje Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BUD and SKP include:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BUD arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Airport to Skopje Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Skopje Airport (SKP)
Book a hotel close to SKP if you're on a late Budapest Airport to Skopje Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Skopje Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and explore beyond Skopje's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Skopje Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Skopje Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
From Skopje Airport, Skopje is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje Airport (SKP)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Airport to Skopje Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Skopje based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Skopje is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Budapest Airport to Skopje Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to SKP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Bitola is just one of the many places in North Macedonia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Skopje. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Heraclea waterfall.
Around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje, Kumanovo is another essential stop in North Macedonia. Experience major highlights starting with Church of Holy Trinity, Bislim Gorge and Seat of the Metropolitan of Dicese of Kumanovo and Osogovo.