Travelling from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
London has many airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) is the most popular route. There are 4 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Wizz Air UK at 15:30. Go for the first LHR to SKP departure with Wizz Air UK at 05:50 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to SKP. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from London to SKP leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Skopje International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) operates direct flights from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP).
From LGW, direct flights from London to SKP are offered by Wizz Air UK.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Skopje International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and SKP:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to SKP:
About Skopje International Airport (SKP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Skopje International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SKP:
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Pick up a one-way ticket from London to Skopje International Airport from 36 € or travel return from just 59 €. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from London to SKP, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from London to Skopje International Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from London to SKP.
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The best time to fly from London to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London to Skopje International Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Skopje. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London to SKP for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Skopje to range from 16ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Skopje International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Skopje
Start your Skopje trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Skopje International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Old Bazaar, Skopje and Macedonia Square are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Skopje itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Stone Bridge.
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