There are 7 ways to get from North Macedonia to Turkey by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SKP - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 6m₺5,376–16,167Bus via Istanbul
cheapest- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus
12h 16m₺1,167–2,386Drive 741.9 km
- Drive from Skopje to Istanbulcar 741.9 km
8h 12m₺5,471–7,903Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKP - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
2h 53m₺8,173–16,144Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane SKP - ADB
2h 40m₺5,744–9,140Fly to Antalya Airport
- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane SKP - AYT
3h 46m₺6,823–11,094Bus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
13h 18m₺2,281
Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Macedonia to Turkey is to bus via Istanbul which costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from North Macedonia to Turkey is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from North Macedonia to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Istanbul via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between North Macedonia and Turkey is 707 km. The road distance is 741.9 km.
The best way to get from North Macedonia to Turkey without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 12h 16m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from North Macedonia to Turkey, including transfers.
North Macedonia to Turkey bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.
The best way to get from North Macedonia to Turkey is to bus via Istanbul which takes 12h 16m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 2h 40m.
North Macedonia to Turkey bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Istanbul station.
Turkey is 1h ahead of North Macedonia. It is currently 10:47 PM in North Macedonia and 11:47 PM in Turkey.
What companies run services between North Macedonia and Turkey?
Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbul 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₺1,100–2,400 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, SunExpress and Pegasus Airlines fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) once daily.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–15,000
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–17,000
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul via İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–16,000
Flights from Skopje International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–16,000
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Antalya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–16,000
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Antalya Airport via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–17,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,400
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between North Macedonia to Turkey is 742 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from North Macedonia to Turkey.
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