Skopje Alexander the Great Airport, which started service as Petrovec Airport and is commonly known today as Skopje International Airport, is located in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. The airport is located 170 km (110 mi) southwest of Ohrid and is the largest airport in the country.
Operated by TAV Airport Holdings, which has a contract until March 2030, Skopje Airport hosts more than ten European carriers and serves many destinations across the continent. Since it is the largest airport in the country, the airport is among the priority preferences of companies providing private jet charter services.
Skopje private jet charter prices
Although Skopje air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Skopje are as follows.
| Light Jet | 9.850 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 13.500 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 17.700 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Skopje Airport
The first commercial flights from Skopje Airport, built in 1928, started in 1929, when the Yugoslav carrier Aeroput launched a route connecting the city to the capital, Belgrade. In 1933 and 1935, the number of routes was increased, and flights to Bitola and Nis connecting to Zagreb, Athens, Skopje started.
With the World War II, the airport was closed to civil flights, and after the war, the airport was used by JAT Yugoslav Airlines until the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the early 90s.
In December 2006, the name of the airport was changed to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport. In 2008, the Macedonian Government agreed with the Turkish company Tepe Akfen Ventures (TAV), and the operation of the airport was transferred to TAV. After TAV took over the operation, renovation works were started throughout the airport and in September 2011, the new terminal building, the expansion of the runway, the new administrative building, the cargo building and the new access road with a parking lot were put into service.
In February 2018, Alexander the Great was removed from the name of the airport in order to improve relations with Greece, and Athens – Skopje flights started.
Places to visit in Skopje, Macedonia
Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, which has lived under the yoke of the administrations that changed hands for more than 3000 years, is literally at the top of the places to go for culture and art tourism.
The place that welcomes the tourists first and attracts the most visitors is the center of the city, called the Turkish Bazaar. The Archeology Museum is one of the largest museums in the region, with an area of 6 thousand m² and a 3-storey building.
Stone Bridge, which has become the symbol of the city of Skopje, Macedonia Square next to the Vardar River, Makedonsko Selo (Macedonian Village) 20 minutes from the city, Skopje Castle, which is estimated to have been built in the 6th century A.D., and Matka Canyon, which is a natural wonder, are among the must-visit spots.
Transportation to Skopje Airport
The journey time between Skopje International Airport and Skopje is approximately 35 minutes and covers a distance of 23 km. Buses operated by WTransporter depart every 30 minutes. In addition, there are shuttles to the city center within the airport. It is also possible to find a taxi service within the airport.
It takes around 16 minutes to reach the city by private car via the A4 highway. Passengers who want to visit the surrounding area can reach the center in approximately 35 minutes by choosing the A2 main road.
