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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Skopjeby plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Skopje by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Skopje International Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane IST - SKP
    1h 51m
    $191–341

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus Hvl-3
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    15h 15m
    $26–57

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Halkalı Marmaraybus bus
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus bus
    21h 50m
    $32–117

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Skopjerideshare rideshare 714.1 km
    8h 7m

  5. Drive 714.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Skopjecar car 714.1 km
    8h 7m
    $108–156

  6. Fly to Ohrid Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane plane IST - OHD
    2. Take the bus from Gorenci to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    5h 19m
    $140–343

  7. Bus via Esenler Otogar

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus Hvl-3
    2. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    15h 16m
    $50–54

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Skopje by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Skopje, North Macedonia?

Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Skopje, Transporten Centar via Istanbul in around 15h 15m.

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