Flying from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport (SKP): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport (SKP) jetting off from here.
Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to SKP, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to SKP flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Consider staying in a hotel near SKP if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Skopje International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Skopje and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Skopje International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport to the centre of Skopje is around 18 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Right now, Rs122,613 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs311,313. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to SKP. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Skopje International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport (SKP). July is when most people visit Skopje. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
When booking your Melbourne to SKP flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Skopje, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Skopje
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Skopje right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Skopje International Airport:
Your trip to Skopje should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Holocaust Memorial Centre, Macedonia Square and Lake Matka.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Bitola is just one of the many cities in North Macedonia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Skopje. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Stevchov vodopad.
Around 113 kilometres south-west of Skopje, Ohrid is another essential stop in North Macedonia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ohrid Lake cruises Mato Catamarans Excursions, Ohrid Lake and Ohrid Old City.
