Flying from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know
Skopje and Leipzig share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave plenty of time to make your SKP to LEJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Skopje International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SKP and LEJ:
Vienna International Airport
Antalya Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
$358 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Skopje International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. A return flight starts at $452. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from SKP to LEJ, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Skopje International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.
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Handy information about Skopje International Airport (SKP)
85.19% of flights leaving Skopje International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SKP.
Skopje International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Skopje. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SKP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
If you have a late Skopje International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near LEJ:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and see more of Leipzig and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig
From Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Skopje International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Leipzig. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Skopje International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Leipzig, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SKP to LEJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Leipzig. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 290 kilometres north-west of Leipzig. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.
