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Skopje International Airport

Ilinden, North Macedonia

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Skopje International Airport

Ilinden, North Macedonia
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781 ft
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North Macedonia's primary international gateway near Skopje.

Opened
1928
Location
Ilinden, North Macedonia
Skopje International Airport, officially known as Skopje Alexander the Great Airport, serves as the main international airport of North Macedonia. Located near the municipality of Ilinden, approximately 17 kilometres east of Skopje's city centre, it connects the country to numerous European and regional destinations. The airport has undergone significant modernisation and expansion over the years, with Turkish operator TAV Airports holding a long-term concession to manage and develop the facility. It handles the majority of North Macedonia's international passenger traffic and serves as the primary hub for Wizz Air's North Macedonian operations. Skopje International Airport plays a critical role in the country's tourism and business connectivity, with traffic growing steadily as low-cost carriers expanded routes into the Balkans.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal that has been modernised and expanded under TAV Airports' concession management.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include airport shuttle buses, taxis, and private transfer services connecting the airport to Skopje city centre approximately 17 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Skopje include Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Lufthansa, and various other European and regional airlines.
Notable facts
  • Officially named 'Skopje Alexander the Great Airport' in honour of the ancient Macedonian king.
  • TAV Airports, a Turkish airport operator, holds a long-term concession to manage the airport.
  • The airport is one of two international airports in North Macedonia, alongside Ohrid Airport.
  • Wizz Air is a significant low-cost carrier operating from Skopje, offering routes across Europe.
  • The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 238 metres (781 feet) above sea level.
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Route map (21 destinations)

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Routes

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SKP → FCOAZ · E75
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SKP → SXFST · 73G
SKP → ISTTK · 319
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SKP → DTMW6 · 320
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SKP → GSEW6 · 320
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SKP → LTNW6 · 320
SKP → MLHW6 · 320
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SKP → NYOW6 · 320
SKP → TSFW6 · 320
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Skopje International Airport
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Skopje International Airport, also known as Skopje Airport and Petrovec Airport, is the larger and busier of the two international airports in North Macedonia, with the other being the St. Paul the Apostle Airport in Ohrid, which is located 170 km (110 mi) southwest from the national capital Skopje.

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