There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Skopje by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane SAW - SKP
4h 25m$116–366Bus via Istanbul
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
14h 13m$24–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus Citylines 67
20h 52m$30–42Drive 736.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Skopjecar 736.9 km
8h 22m$112–161Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane IST - SKP
4h 48m$192–427Bus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
14h 14m$48
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Skopje is to bus via Istanbul which costs $23 - $55 and takes 14h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Skopje is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $110 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Skopje. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Skopje, Transporten Centar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Skopje is 691 km. The road distance is 736.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Skopje without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 14h 13m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Istanbul (State) to Skopje, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Skopje bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Skopje is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $110 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 14h 13m.
Istanbul (State) to Skopje bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.
Skopje is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 6:48 PM in Istanbul (State) and 5:48 PM in Skopje.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Skopje, North Macedonia?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar 3 times a week. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–270
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karev
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- [email protected]
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $47
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Luks-Tempo-Turizm-61561171973637
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Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Skopje is 737 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Skopje.
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