Departures Guide for Skopje International Airport
Skopje International Airport (SKP), located about 17 km from the city center of the City of Skopje, is the primary international airport in North Macedonia. It offers international flights with a variety of services for a comfortable travel experience.
Pre-Departure Preparation
Check-In: Airlines typically
recommend arriving at
least 2 hours before
your flight.
Online and/or web check-in is available for most airlines, allowing you to save time at the airport.
Travel Documents: Ensure you have all the required documents such as:
- Passport or ID card (depending on the destination)
- Visa (if required)
- Boarding pass (printed or digital)
Airport Facilities & Services
Arrival at the Airport: The departure hall is located on the ground floor of the airport terminal, and the check-in counters are positioned opposite the entry/exit doors C and D. Follow the signs and the screens displaying flight info above the check-in counter to reach your flight’s check-in counter.
Banks, Currency Exchange & ATMs: Bank & Currency Exchange services are available in the airport terminal, and ATMs are located next to entry/exit door B of the airport.
Other Commercial Locations: Here you can check other commercial locations and amenities on the landside of the airport terminal, prior to passing the pre-boarding e-gates, and passport and security control.
Food and Beverage: follow the link to check the food and beverage options at Skopje International Airport.
Check-In: Once you have checked in online, and if you are traveling only with hand baggage, you can proceed to the pre-boarding e-gates.
If you have purchased a
flight ticket with checked (hold)
baggage, you can either
go to the passengers and
baggage check-in counter
where you can drop off your baggage,
or you can go to the
self-service baggage
drop-off kiosks*,
which are located
next to check-in
counter number 19.
Pre-Boarding E-Gates: The pre-boarding e-gates are located in the center of the airport terminal, next to the Information Desk, opposite the landside Cakes & Bakes restaurant. To pass the pre-boarding e-gates, and to head to the customs control, passport control, and security check, you need to scan your valid boarding pass (printed or digital), which includes a barcode.
Fast Track:
If you want to enhance
your travel experience,
expedite your journey,
and skip the queues at the
passport control and
security screening checkpoints,
Customs Control: The Customs Administration is competent and responsible for carrying out customs control and all customs-related procedures.
Passport Control: The Ministry of Interior Affairs is competent and responsible for carrying out border control, passport control, and all immigration-related procedures.
Security Check:
After you complete the
passport control, proceed to the
security screening checkpoint.
Make sure your hand baggage
complies with the airport security
rules and please follow several
simple steps when traveling by plane.
Departure Gates and Boarding
Duty-Free Shopping:
Before heading to your gate,
visit the duty-free stores
for tax-free shopping,
located between Gate next to Gate 203.
Gate Information: Departure gates, 201 - 206 are located after security on the first floor in the airside departures area, while Gates 101 – 105 are located on the ground floor in the airside departures area. You can check your flight's gate number on the information screens throughout the departures area.
Boarding: Be sure to arrive at the boarding gate at least 45 minutes before your flight’s departure time. Boarding typically begins about 30-45 minutes before the scheduled departure.
Baggage
Carry-On Allowance: Make sure your hand baggage complies with the airline’s size and weight restrictions.
Checked Baggage: If you have checked baggage, ensure it is properly tagged at check-in. Skopje International Airport has baggage claim facilities for arriving passengers, but for departures, your baggage will be routed directly to your flight.
To & From the Airport
Taxi and Shuttle Bus Services: Taxi is available outside the terminal. There are also shuttle buses connecting Skopje International Airport to the center of the City of Skopje and other locations.
Parking:
If you are being
dropped off or parking your car,
the airport provides both short-
and long-term parking options.
The main car park is located just
opposite the terminal building,
or across the transit zone and the
greenery. For the applicable
pricelist click here.
On the transit zone, or Hug & Fly just in front of the airport terminal, short stop of up to 10 minutes is free of charge, while for the applicable pricelist click here.
Lounges
Skopje International Airport offers a Primeclass VIP Service for premium passengers. For those flying with certain airlines or holding a lounge access card, you can relax in comfort before your flight in the Primeclass Lounge located next to the ATU Duty Free shop.
Additional Information
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal.
Lost Property: For any lost items, visit the information desk or check with the airline.
Skopje International Airport Contact Information
Airlines Contact Information
Consulate Contact Information
For general inquiries
or assistance,
call or visit the Information Desk l
ocated in the heart
of the airport terminal area.
By following this guide, your departure experience at Skopje International Airport should be smooth and efficient. Be sure to check your airline's website for any specific instructions or updates about your flight!