Belgrade to Skopje flights
Skopje lies 322 km (200 mi) south of Belgrade, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Belgrade | Skopje | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Serbia | North Macedonia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 474,889 |
| Elevation | 120 m (394 ft) | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) | UTC+2 (Europe/Skopje) |
| Nearest large airport | BEG, 12 km out | SKP, 16 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Skopje
Crossing from Serbia into North Macedonia: money changes from the Dinar to the Denar (MKD); the dialling code becomes +389; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Belgrade
Belgrade is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Skopje
Skopje is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Skopje International Airport (SKP), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,678 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje International Airport | SKP | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,678 ft | 781 ft |
| Priština Adem Jashari International Airport | PRN | 72 km (45 mi) | 9,974 ft | 1,789 ft |
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Staying in Skopje
Our booking partner lists 1,330+ places to stay in Skopje (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 678 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (343), and 10 are five-star. Across 389 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 145,293 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Skopje from Belgrade?
322 km (200 mi) in a straight line, south of Belgrade.
How long does it take to get from Belgrade to Skopje by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belgrade and Skopje?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Belgrade to Skopje flights?
Typically Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Skopje International Airport (SKP); Skopje also has PRN.
What currency do I need in Skopje?
The Denar (MKD).
Where can I stay in Skopje?
Our booking partner lists 1,330+ places to stay in Skopje, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.