Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Skopje is ten hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SYD to SKP flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Currently, $672 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,454. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to SKP if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Skopje International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights taking off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Skopje International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SKP instead:
Grab a Skopje International Airport rental car and discover Skopje and beyond with your own set of wheels. 387rentacar, Avant Car and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Skopje International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport to central Skopje has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Skopje International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Skopje. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Skopje International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Skopje, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to SKP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Bitola is just one of the many places in North Macedonia waiting to be explored after you've seen Skopje. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.
If you're interested in discovering another side of North Macedonia, head for Kumanovo, roughly 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution are key reasons to visit.