Travelling from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to New York: what you need to know
New York is six hours behind Skopje, where Skopje International Airport is located. New York observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your SKP to New York flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from SKP to New York with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
SKP is about 18 kilometres from central Skopje. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Skopje International Airport to New York? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SKP:
Skopje International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SKP arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to New York
Rs92,166 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Skopje International Airport to New York flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs151,292. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from SKP to New York, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Skopje International Airport to New York. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from SKP to New York.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Central New York is located around 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). After your flight from Skopje International Airport to New York has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour or so.
Following your SKP to New York flight, unwind at a hotel close to EWR. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from EWR three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Newark Liberty International Airport is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Hop off your flight from Skopje International Airport to New York and head for your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The centre of New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and usually takes 30 minutes to reach driving.
The journey will take you roughly 55 minutes by public transport.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, choose a hotel close to LGA. Get settled at one of these stays after your SKP to New York flight:
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your ride from LGA two weeks before your flight from Skopje International Airport to New York for the most affordable rates.
The street address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
July is the most popular month for flights from Skopje International Airport to New York. To steer clear of the crowds, visit New York in December.
Book a Skopje International Airport to New York plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from SKP to New York around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about New York
Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Skopje International Airport to New York, explore our selection of hotels including:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your New York to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
New York is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider Boston, about 306 kilometres northeast of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are key highlights.