Cheap Business Class Flights to Skopje, Macedonia

As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, it’s easy to see why so many travelers book flights to Skopje every year.

North Macedonia’s capital city, Skopje is also the country’s largest urban center and its main economic and business hub. Skopje and its surrounding metro area are home to nearly one million people. Although North Macedonia is a relatively new country—it became an independent republic in 1991—the city of Skopje has existed for thousands of years. The remains of settlements from the Neolithic era have been discovered there. The city also played a role in the Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and Serbian Empires. Before Skopje became the capital of North Macedonia, it was part of the country of Serbia and, prior to that, part of the former Soviet Republic of Yugoslavia.

Flights to Skopje arrive at Skopje International Airport (SKP), which is located in the suburb of Petrovec, about twelve miles east of the city center. Direct flights to Skopje are available from many cities in Europe, including Athens, Greece; Vienna, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; Zurich, Switzerland; Brussels, Belgium; Istanbul, Turkey; London, England; and Rome, Italy. Direct flights from Chicago to Skopje and New York City (JFK) to Skopje are available to travelers flying to North Macedonia from the United States.

The importance of Skopje to the culture of North Macedonia cannot be overstated. It is the premier location in the country for music, art, entertainment, and more. Because it is such an old city, Skopje is home to many historic sites and museums that are popular with visitors who book tickets to Skopje. Among these is the Old Bazaar merchants’ quarter, which dates back to the 12th century. The area is home to excellent examples of Byzantine architecture and several historic churches and mosques. The Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia and the Museum of Modern Art are also located in the quarter.

The Skopje or Kale Fortress is another of the city’s important historical sites welcoming travelers from around the globe every year on flights to Skopje. Built on the city’s highest hill, the limestone fort dates back to the 6th century.

Travelers who book flights to Skopje for business reasons often work in the financial industry. The city is home to the Macedonian Stock Exchange as well as to the North Macedonia National Bank. Other industries that maintain a strong presence in the city include telecommunications companies; steel and textile manufacturers; breweries; and pharmaceutical companies.

In addition to being North Macedonia’s financial capital, the city is also the country’s education hub. Cheap flights to Skopje are often booked by students from both North Macedonia and abroad who come to the city to study at one of its universities. Skopje’s higher education institutions include the public Saints Cyril and Methodius University, which serves about 25,000 students; the private European University Skopje; and the American University of Europe – FON, which is also a private university.

Because it is North Macedonia’s most highly populated city, Skopje is also home to a number of professional sports teams and venues. The city’s most popular sport is football (soccer). Eight professional and semi-professional football teams are based in Skopje. The city is also home to two professional basketball teams and to separate women’s and men’s professional handball teams.

The city’s largest sports venue, National Tose Proeski Arena, which is also used for concerts and other events, has a capacity of nearly 33,500 people, bringing in people on flights to Skopje from all around the world. Other venues include the Boris Trajkovski Sports Center, which was built in 2008 and has a capacity of up to 10,000 people.

The city is also home to a number of festivals that occur throughout the year, providing an even greater reason for travelers to book their tickets to Skopje. The Skopje Film Festival is an annual event showcasing movies and films from North Macedonia and other parts of Europe. There’s also the Skopje Cultural Summer Festival, an event that includes concerts, plays, art and photo exhibits, and more. The Skopje Jazz Festival takes place every October and features some of the most prolific artists in a variety of musical genres.