Flights to Macedonia

Getting to Macedonia

Your best option is to land in either Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, or in Ohrid. There are more than a hundred flights each week served by Adria Airways, Helvetic Airways, Jat Airways, and MAT-Macedonian Airlines. The other good option is to fly to Thessaloniki and continue to Skopje by bus or taxi.

Airports

Two major airports are the Ohrid /St. Paul the Apostle Airport and Skopje/Alexander the Great Airport, serving domestic and international flights. Located 10 miles from the center of the city, Skopje Airport has special VIP and CIP lounges, Internet access, bars, a restaurant, a duty-free shop, and special delegation services. Ohrid Airport, on the other hand, is only 6 miles from the city and offers almost the same special facilities and features as Skopje Airport. Buses, car rentals, and taxis serve both airports. Other smaller airports that serve mainly domestic flights are the Logovardi Airport in Bitola, Prilep Airport, and Stip Airport.

Airlines

Major airlines include Adria Airways, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Czech Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Jat Airways, Malev Hungarian Airlines, MAT-Macedonian Airlines, Montenegro Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. There are over 150 international flights each week, mainly from major European cities.

Other Money-Saving Tips

It is always advisable to book your tickets in advance, and if possible, avoid the peak tourist months of July and August. Don't be afraid to negotiate for the most reasonable price when hiring a car or taking a taxi. For traveling to various destinations within the country, you can save money by purchasing a Balkan Flexipass and riding the trains connecting several cities.

In Closing

Macedonia has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in southeastern Europe, with unique blend of religious attractions, grand festivals, bustling cities, nightlife amusement, and simply stunning natural attraction.

Living up to its massive tourist promotions, the Macedonia Timeless campaign, Macedonia definitely gives visitors excellent value for their time and money. Many historic sites and natural attractions have been included in the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. If your schedule and your budget allow a year-long stay, the city of Ohrid has 365 churches from the 9th century, one for each day of the year, with frescoes and artworks enhancing many of these ancient buildings. Scattered around the cities of Macedonia you will find a variety of remarkable architecture and landscapes, monasteries, mosques, exotic food, and very hospitable people.