Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skopje's timezone is UTC+1, making Skopje one hour behind Athens.
Choose from six weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport flights. The 17:25 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ATH to SKP flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Skopje (and perhaps some other exciting corners of North Macedonia!). Check out the direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and SKP:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Currently, Rs24,172 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs46,833. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from ATH to SKP, book your journey six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to SKP.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that depart Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
If you're coming in on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SKP:
Go where the road takes you with a Skopje International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and discover more of Skopje and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Skopje International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
From Skopje International Airport, Skopje is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Skopje. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Skopje during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to SKP in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of North Macedonia
You've done Skopje, now it's time to discover other corners of North Macedonia. Travel around 105 kilometres south to Bitola to tick off its top sights. From Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir to Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje, Kumanovo is another essential stop in North Macedonia. Start your sightseeing at MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution.