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December 4 - December 12

Cheapest

SKP - Istanbul

$111

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December 3 - December 16

SKP - Istanbul

$107

$112

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June 22 - June 30

SKP - Istanbul

$125

$113

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June 19 - June 26

SKP - Istanbul

$130

$115

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June 19 - June 22

Best

SKP - Istanbul

$147

$115

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June 21 - June 22

Best

SKP - Istanbul

$149

$116

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June 20 - June 23

Best

SKP - Istanbul

$147

$116

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June 20 - June 22

Best

SKP - Istanbul

$148

$116

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June 18 - June 22

Earliest

SKP - Istanbul

$147

$117

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November 8 - November 24

SKP - Istanbul

$98

$117

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Insights for flights from Skopje to Istanbul

Fares for flights from Skopje to Istanbul typically range from $161–$444, with a median of $263. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Skopje to Istanbul? The most affordable month to fly is August, with a median fare of just $59. Other inexpensive options include February and January, both with median fares of $94. Planning your trip during these months can lead to substantial savings.

A typical journey from Skopje to Istanbul takes about 10h 55m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once. While there are direct flights from Skopje to Istanbul, only 20.7% of recent fares were non-stop, with connecting itineraries typically involving two stopovers.

The route from Skopje to Istanbul covers a distance of 597 kilometers. This makes it a short-haul flight, generally characterized by shorter travel times and fewer connections compared to medium or long-haul routes.

How much is a round trip from Skopje to Istanbul

Regular price: $83 - $221

Prices for flights from Skopje to Istanbul are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $83 to $221. The current lowest deal is $111 with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Dec 4 to Dec 12.

now $111

Low $83

High $221

The cheapest time to fly from Skopje to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Skopje to Istanbul is August, with a median price of $59. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $371. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $59

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $371

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Direct flights from Skopje to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Skopje to Istanbul

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SKP - Istanbul

Skopje (SKP) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$147

$117

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SKP - Istanbul

Skopje (SKP) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$137

$121

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SKP - Istanbul

Skopje (SKP) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$126

$121

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SKP - Istanbul

Skopje (SKP) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$148

$122

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SKP - Istanbul

Skopje (SKP) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$150

$126

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SKP - Istanbul

Skopje (SKP) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$149

$127

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Skopje to Istanbul

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$321 → $217

32%

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$319 → $229

28%

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$261 → $176

33%

5 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 11

$261 → $177

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Skopje to Istanbul

Skopje - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Skopje to Istanbul are above the typical level, with 2% of deals considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Skopje to Istanbul, with a median price of $59.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 10h 55m

Connecting flights from Skopje to Istanbul typically average 10 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 79.3% of all deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on the Skopje to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Skopje to Istanbul appear frequently, with an average of 0.7 deals per day.

Skopje main airports to depart from

Skopje Alexander the Great (SKP)

Cheapest

Skopje Alexander the Great Airport is a convenient and affordable option for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International is a good option for flights from Skopje to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Skopje to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider Esenboğa International as a major international hub for network redundancy, despite the distance.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train).

💸 Flights from ~$160

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Adnan Menderes is a reliable alternative for Western-bound international flights with extensive European connections.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg).

💸 Flights from ~$106

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative, accessible by road from Istanbul's European side.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$274

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (reachable by car/ferry).

💸 Flights from ~$342

Burgas (BOJ)

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international border crossing).

💸 Flights from ~$170

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, booking flights from Skopje to Istanbul 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest average prices, around $253. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 14-27 days out have an average price of $313, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure average $435. This trend suggests that planning ahead can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Skopje to Istanbul is considered to be $161 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $263. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $444 or less. Aiming for a fare around $161 would put you in the lowest 25% of prices seen in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Skopje to Istanbul are August, February, and January, all with a median price of $59 or $94. While February also appears as the most expensive month in some observations, its median price of $94 still represents a significant saving compared to the annual median of $263. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months for their trip.

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Insights for flights from Skopje to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Skopje to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Skopje to Istanbul

Direct flights from Skopje to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Skopje to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Skopje to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Skopje to Istanbul

Skopje - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights average 10h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Skopje main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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