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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Skopje to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$123 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $123, select.
Istanbul.$132 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Apr, returning Sun, 20 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Fri, 18 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 20 Apr, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.
Istanbul.$135 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Sun, 11 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $135, select.
Istanbul.$142 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Istanbul.$161 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Istanbul.$161 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
Istanbul.$172 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Fri, 22 Aug.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Skopje on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $172, select.
Istanbul.$176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Fri, 13 Jun.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Skopje on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Skopje.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Skopje to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Skopje to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $132
May
from $123
Jun
from $176
Jul
from $191
Aug
from $173
Sep
from $142
Oct
from $162
Nov
from $239
Dec
from $210
Jan
from $191
Feb
from $273
Mar
from $269

Direct flights from Skopje to Istanbul

Alternative Skopje to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Skopje to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Skopje to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$123
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 33 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week47

Finding cheap flights from Skopje to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Skopje to Istanbul is $123. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Skopje to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and AJet fly direct from Skopje to Istanbul.
As of April 2025, there are 47 flights per week flying from Skopje to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Skopje to Istanbul is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Skopje Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $123.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Skopje Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul is 1 hour 28 minutes.

  • Skopje International Airport is located in Skopje. Based in the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Skopje.

  • With 19 flights a week between the two airports, Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:35. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from SKP to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 20:35.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from SKP to Istanbul. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Direct flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul are available for booking. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is where you'll be touching down.

  • Keep your eyes peeled for promotions from Turkish Airlines. This carrier operates direct flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul.

  • We make it a cinch to plan a flight from SKP to Istanbul with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)

    • Antalya Airport (AYT)

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • You can enter Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from North Macedonia. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.

  • Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Skopje, SKP can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SKP:

How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul

  • $54 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul. Return flights start from $123. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Book 9 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SKP to Istanbul.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from SKP to Istanbul. There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as the price changes.

  • Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 50 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're catching a late flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. After your flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 57 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some great places to rest your head close to SAW. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from SKP to Istanbul at any of these perfectly located options:

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month to travel to Istanbul. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap flights from SKP to Istanbul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are major attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental

  • Finding you a cheap flight from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul isn't our only party trick. Check out our car rentals in Istanbul and travel at your own pace. We find deals from trusted car rental companies and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare offers and then book with no fees.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.