Flying from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Skopje Airport (SKP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Ljubljana and Skopje are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are five Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, take the 13:10 Wizz Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:55 with Wizz Air.
To ensure you catch your LJU to SKP flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Wizz Air is your ticket to exploring Skopje (and maybe even some other exciting corners of North Macedonia!). Browse the direct flights from Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Wizz Air on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier operating LJU to SKP flights, with 73.53% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LJU and SKP include:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Skopje Airport (SKP)
At the moment, $44 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $70. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LJU to SKP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LJU to SKP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport.
Handy information about Ljubljana Airport (LJU)
80% of flights leaving Ljubljana Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LJU.
Ljubljana Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Ljubljana. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LJU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Skopje Airport (SKP)
Consider booking a hotel near SKP if you're catching a late Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Skopje Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz to explore Skopje and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Skopje Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Skopje Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje Airport to the centre of Skopje has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje Airport (SKP)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Skopje. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Ljubljana Airport to Skopje Airport for August if you want to visit Skopje during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LJU to SKP in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Bitola is just one of the many places in North Macedonia waiting to be explored once you've seen Skopje. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Heraclea waterfall.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in North Macedonia, consider Kumanovo, roughly 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. Church of Holy Trinity, Bislim Gorge and Seat of the Metropolitan of Dicese of Kumanovo and Osogovo are among its highlights.
