Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Skopje's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Cologne.
Take your pick of four weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport flights. The 22:30 departure with Wizz Air is the earliest you can take. Wizz Air operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Your CGN to SKP flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Wizz Air is your gateway to exploring Skopje (and perhaps some other great corners of North Macedonia!). Check out the direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport offered by this carrier.
Wizz Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CGN and SKP:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport flight is $165. A round-trip ticket is currently $304. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from CGN to SKP by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CGN to SKP.
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Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
74.45% of flights that depart Cologne Bonn Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Cologne to Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
If you're getting in on a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SKP:
Follow your own route with a Skopje International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Skopje and beyond.
Booking your ride from Skopje International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
Skopje International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Skopje. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Skopje in February.
Before locking in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Skopje, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CGN to SKP sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of North Macedonia you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres south of Skopje, a visit to Bitola will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.
Kumanovo is another well-known destination in North Macedonia and is around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. No trip is complete without visiting MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution.