Travelling from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Skopje Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Skopje Airport.
Valletta and Skopje are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are three Luqa Malta International Airport to Skopje Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, select the 19:35 Wizz Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:15 with Wizz Air.
Your MLA to SKP flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air is your gateway to discovering Skopje (and maybe even some other exciting corners of North Macedonia!). Browse the direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Skopje Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air on this route.
With 70.83% of its services landing as planned, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering MLA to SKP flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Skopje Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MLA and SKP:
Vienna Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Zagreb Airport
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
76% of flights that take off from Luqa Malta International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Luqa Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MLA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Skopje Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Skopje Airport (SKP)
Book a hotel near SKP if you have a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Skopje Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Skopje Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and discover more of Skopje and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Skopje Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Skopje Airport (SKP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Skopje Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Skopje in March.
The warmest month in Skopje is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Skopje Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLA to SKP in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of North Macedonia you should also see. About 105 kilometres south of Skopje, a visit to Bitola will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Heraclea, Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis and Heraclea waterfall.
Kumanovo is another essential stop in North Macedonia and is around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. No trip is complete without dropping by Church of Holy Trinity, Bislim Gorge and Seat of the Metropolitan of Dicese of Kumanovo and Osogovo.
