There are 6 ways to get from Skopje to Istanbul (State) 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 to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SKP - SAW
2h 22m₺5,698–17,535Bus via Istanbul
cheapest- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus
12h 16m₺1,167–2,386Bus, train
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
18h 12m₺1,666–5,927Drive 741.9 km
- Drive from Skopje to Istanbulcar 741.9 km
8h 12m₺5,351–7,730Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKP - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
2h 52m₺9,040–20,577Bus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
13h 18m₺2,244
Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skopje to Istanbul (State) is to bus via Istanbul which costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Skopje to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Skopje to Istanbul (State). 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 Skopje and Istanbul (State) is 691 km. The road distance is 741.9 km.
The best way to get from Skopje to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 12h 16m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Skopje to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Skopje to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.
The best way to get from Skopje to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 12h 16m.
Skopje to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Istanbul station.
Istanbul (State) is 1h ahead of Skopje. It is currently 6:15 PM in Skopje and 7:15 PM in Istanbul (State).
What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–14,000
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–16,000
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–15,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–24,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–13,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,108
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,280
- Single Room
- ₺4,108
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,005
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,400
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,700
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
- Phone
- +389 47 231 192
- [email protected]
- Website
- transkop.mk
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,400
- Schedules at
- transkop.mk
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- [email protected]
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,203
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Luks-Tempo-Turizm-61561171973637
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Skopje to Istanbul (State) is 742 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Skopje to Istanbul (State).
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