What percentage of Istanbul to Skopje flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 49% of flights from Istanbul to Skopje were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This means nearly half of all flights on this route offer a non-stop travel option.

How many hours is the flight from Istanbul to Skopje?

The typical direct flight from Istanbul to Skopje has a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 90 minutes. The distance covered by this route is approximately 652 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Istanbul to Skopje?

Yes, historically, good prices on flights from Istanbul to Skopje are frequent. This route is classified as one with frequent deals based on data from the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination.

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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-12
IST - Skopje
41% AI deal score
$78
$91
Round trip
2026-11-26 – 2026-11-29
IST - Skopje
39% AI deal score
$79
$91
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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-28
IST - Skopje
39% AI deal score
$86
$94
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2026-11-26 – 2026-11-30
IST - Skopje
39% AI deal score
$79
$94
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2026-12-04 – 2026-12-06
IST - Skopje
44% AI deal score
$103
$106
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2027-01-16 – 2027-01-17
IST - Skopje
41% AI deal score
$77
$106
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2027-02-12 – 2027-02-26
IST - Skopje
37% AI deal score
$63
$106
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2026-11-23 – 2026-11-27
IST - Skopje
42% AI deal score
$79
$107
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2026-11-01 – 2026-11-05
IST - Skopje
42% AI deal score
$76
$107
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2026-12-11 – 2026-12-13
IST - Skopje
44% AI deal score
$105
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Istanbul to Skopje: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Skopje

A meaningful share of recent fares for flights from Istanbul to Skopje are non-stop, with 49% of itineraries being direct flights from Istanbul to Skopje. For the remaining itineraries, most connect at least twice, with a median of 2 stopovers when a connection is involved. This means you will find a mix of options when searching for your journey.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Skopje, including connections, takes approximately 3h 5m. This duration accounts for the median travel time across all observed itineraries, reflecting the combined time in the air and any layovers.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Istanbul to Skopje, the fares typically range from $120–$368, with a median price of $218. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Skopje is typically in March, with a median fare of just $87. Other affordable months include November and October, both offering median fares of $118. Planning your trip during these months can help you secure a more economical journey.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Skopje

Regular price: $58 - $174

Prices are within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Istanbul to Skopje typically range from $58 to $174. The current lowest deal is $91 with Valuair for travel from Nov 10-Nov 12.

now $91

Low $58

High $174

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Skopje

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Skopje is March, with a median price of $87. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $378. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $87

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $378

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Skopje

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Skopje

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Skopje

Istanbul (IST) - Skopje (SKP)

$221

$200

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

$275

$162

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

Valuair

$130

$128

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

$271

$167

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

Pegasus Airlines

$213

$182

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

Pegasus Airlines

$250

$134

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$271 → $140

48%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$267 → $137

49%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$250 → $132

47%

3 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 24

$246 → $132

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Skopje

Istanbul - Skopje route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Istanbul to Skopje are below the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Skopje, with a median of $87.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 5m

The median flight duration for this route is 3 hours 5 minutes, covering 652 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Valuair

Valuair offers direct flights on this route, which has frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Valuair offers direct flights to Skopje

Valuair is a direct airline option for flights from Istanbul to Skopje.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $87 for flights to Skopje.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Skopje main airports to arrive at

Skopje Alexander the Great (SKP)

Cheapest

Skopje Alexander the Great Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Istanbul to Skopje.

📍 ~16 km from Skopje (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Airports nearby Skopje used as alternative

Pristina International (PRN)

Pristina International is the closest international alternative, offering a strong network of low-cost and diaspora-focused flights.

📍 ~85 km from Skopje (reachable by car, but requires an international border crossing into Kosovo).

💸 Flights from ~$96

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Skopje

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Best Elite deals to Skopje

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From IST

Elite

Jan 11

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

83% AI deal score

$1,270

$628

Save $642

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 23

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

83% AI deal score

$1,266

$640

Save $626

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 30

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

82% AI deal score

$1,198

$637

Save $561

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 31

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

82% AI deal score

$1,198

$637

Save $561

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 06

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

82% AI deal score

$1,278

$665

Save $613

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Sep 23

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

82% AI deal score

$1,352

$669

Save $683

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Sep 27

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

80% AI deal score

$1,229

$676

Save $553

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 29

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

79% AI deal score

$1,158

$708

Save $450

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Sep 23

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

79% AI deal score

$1,290

$736

Save $554

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Sep 19

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

78% AI deal score

$1,486

$666

Save $820

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Dec 28

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

78% AI deal score

$1,280

$777

Save $503

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Oct 28

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

75% AI deal score

$1,233

$854

Save $379

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Skopje

Historically, the best prices for flights from Istanbul to Skopje are found when booking 0-6 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $112. Prices tend to increase as you book further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $340. Even booking 7-13 days out sees an average price of $150, which is still higher than the last-minute deals.

A flight from Istanbul to Skopje is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $120. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during that period was $218, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $368.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Skopje are March, November, and October. In March, the median price was $87, while November and October both had a median price of $118. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $218, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Istanbul to Skopje: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Skopje

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Skopje

Regular price: $58 - $174

Prices are within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Istanbul to Skopje typically range from $58 to $174. The current lowest deal is $91 with Valuair for travel from Nov 10-Nov 12.

now $91

Low $58

High $174

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Skopje

March

Cheapest

Flights from $87

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $378

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Skopje

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Skopje

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Skopje

Istanbul (IST) - Skopje (SKP)

$221

$200

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

$275

$162

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

Valuair

$130

$128

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

$271

$167

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

Pegasus Airlines

$213

$182

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Skopje

Istanbul (SAW) - Skopje (SKP)

Pegasus Airlines

$250

$134

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$271 → $140

48%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$267 → $137

49%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$250 → $132

47%

3 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 24

$246 → $132

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Skopje

Istanbul - Skopje route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Istanbul to Skopje are below the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Skopje, with a median of $87.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 5m

The median flight duration for this route is 3 hours 5 minutes, covering 652 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Valuair

Valuair offers direct flights on this route, which has frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Valuair offers direct flights to Skopje

Valuair is a direct airline option for flights from Istanbul to Skopje.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $87 for flights to Skopje.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Skopje main airports to arrive at

Skopje Alexander the Great (SKP)

Cheapest

Skopje Alexander the Great Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Istanbul to Skopje.

📍 ~16 km from Skopje (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Airports nearby Skopje used as alternative

Pristina International (PRN)

Pristina International is the closest international alternative, offering a strong network of low-cost and diaspora-focused flights.

Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

75% AI deal score

$1,233

$854

Save $379

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Skopje

Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Skopje

Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Skopje

Istanbul to Skopje: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Skopje

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Skopje

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Skopje

Direct flights from Istanbul to Skopje

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Skopje

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

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Skopje

Istanbul - Skopje route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 3h 5m

Direct flights are available from Valuair

Valuair offers direct flights to Skopje

Consider booking in March for the best prices

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Skopje main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Skopje used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Skopje

Best Elite deals to Skopje

Jan 11

Oct 23

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 06

Sep 23

Sep 27

Oct 29

Sep 23

Sep 19

Dec 28

Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Skopje

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Skopje?

How do I know if a Istanbul to Skopje flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Istanbul to Skopje?

What percentage of Istanbul to Skopje flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Istanbul to Skopje?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Istanbul to Skopje?

Related routes

More routes from Istanbul

Flights to Skopje from other cities

Istanbul to Skopje: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Skopje

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Skopje

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Skopje

Direct flights from Istanbul to Skopje

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Skopje

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

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Skopje

Istanbul - Skopje route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 3h 5m

Direct flights are available from Valuair

Valuair offers direct flights to Skopje

Consider booking in March for the best prices

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Skopje main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Skopje used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Skopje

Best Elite deals to Skopje

Jan 11

Oct 23

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 06

Sep 23

Sep 27

Oct 29

Sep 23

Sep 19

Dec 28

Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Skopje

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Skopje?

How do I know if a Istanbul to Skopje flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Istanbul to Skopje?