How To Get From Skopje Airport to City Center Best Way

Last updated on November 26th, 2023 at 06:23 pm

How To Get From Skopje Airport to City Center Best Way – You can go by bus, taxi and private transfer.

What is The Distance From Skopje Airport to City Center?

The distance from Skopje International Airport to city center is 25 kilometers. Click here to book online Skopje activities and Day Tour

The travel time by taxi from Skopje airport to downtown is around 20-25 minutes and the taxi fare is around 1200 MKD which is €20. Read here how to get from Skopje Airport to Ohrid

What is The Cheapest Way From Skopje Airport to City Center?

The cheapest way from Skopje airport to city center is by bus for 180 MKD which is around €3 and it will take around 30 minutes.

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How To Get From Skopje Airport To Downtown

Bus From Skopje Airport To City Center (Airport Bus Shuttle)

If you want to get the Skopje airport bus to city center. You will find only an airport shuttle bus from Skopje airport to city called Vardar Express. The travel time from Skopje airport to city is around 30-40 minutes depending on the traffic.

There are only 3 stops: at Capitol Mall, International Bus Station (Bus Station and Train Station) and last one at Hotel Holiday Inn located in city center.

Schedule/Fare Skopje Airport Bus To Skopje City Center

The airport bus shuttle fare Skopje airport bus is 180 MKD for one way which is €3. You can buy the ticket at the airport in the ticket counter or to the bus driver only cash accepted and local currency. There are exchange offices at the airport and ATMs available.

You can check below the airport bus schedule from Skopje airport to downtown. There are only a few services depending on the flights coming to Skopje International Airport.

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
01:15; 12:25; 18:45; 20:20; 22:00	00:20; 11:30; 13:55; 17:40; 22:00	00:55; 09:00; 12:25; 17:20; 22:00	00:10; 14:45; 17:05; 20:20; 22:00	01:10; 11:20; 13:00; 15:15; 18:50; 20:20; 22:10	11:30; 14:00; 17:50; 22:00	01:00; 09:00; 12:40; 19:00; 22:00

For more changes in the bus schedule check their website!

TAXI FROM SKOPJE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

The travel time by taxi is around 20-25 minutes and the taxi fare is 1200 MKD which is around €20. If you want to go to Lake Ohrid from Skopje airport will take 2 hours and 45 minutes and the taxi fare is around 6000 MKD which is €100.

The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination. You will find white color taxis and the official taxis have a number from 1 to 65.

BEST WAY FROM SKOPJE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

The best way from Skopje airport to city center is by bus for 180 MKD which is around €3 if you are on a budget and 30 minutes travel time.

The best way from Skopje airport to downtown is by taxi or private transfer if you wish for more comfort and 20 minutes travel time.

WHERE TO STAY IN SKOPJE

You can sleep in a dorm room or a room for less than $10 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $20-30 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $50 USD.

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