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Flight deals from Skopje to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Skopje Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $188. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$156 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.
Istanbul.$169 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Istanbul.$170 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.
Istanbul.$170 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.
Istanbul.$185 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Istanbul.$185 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Istanbul.$185 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Istanbul.$185 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Istanbul.$188 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.
Istanbul.$188 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.
Istanbul.$189 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.
Istanbul.$201 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Istanbul.$210 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.
Istanbul.$213 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $213, select.
Istanbul.$221 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.
Istanbul.$236 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Skopje to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Skopje to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from $156
Jul
from $188
Aug
from $185
Sep
from $185
Oct
from $169
Nov
from $185
Dec
from $221
Jan
from $247
Feb
from $189
Mar
from $210
Apr
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Direct flights from Skopje to Istanbul

Alternative Skopje to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Skopje to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from $156
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Skopje to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$156
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week43

Finding cheap flights from Skopje to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Skopje to Istanbul is $156. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Skopje to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and AJet fly direct from Skopje to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 43 flights per week flying from Skopje to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Skopje to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Skopje Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $156.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Skopje Airport to Istanbul on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is two hours ahead of Skopje.

  • With 18 weekly flights between the two airports, Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is the busiest route. Pegasus operates the earliest flight at 08:45. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from SKP to SAW is with Pegasus at 20:50.

  • For a relaxed start to your SKP to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Start your journey at SKP and travel straight to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Skopje International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul include:

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from SKP to Istanbul, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Antalya Airport (AYT)

    • Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)

  • Travelling from central Skopje to SKP takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SKP:

  • 85% of flights departing from Skopje International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of SKP.

How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Skopje International Airport to Istanbul flight is $76. The cheapest price for a return flight is $156. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SKP to Istanbul.

  • July is the best month for landing an amazing deal on Skopje International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from SKP to Istanbul is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a deal gets even better.

  • Save money on your flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.

  • It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from SKP to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. After your flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your SKP to Istanbul flight, rest your head at a hotel near SAW. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Snap up the best price by booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Skopje International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SKP to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its must-visit sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key reasons to visit.

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