Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Rome and Skopje are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FCO to SKP flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Skopje International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between FCO and SKP include:
Split Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
£33 is currently the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Return flights start at £51. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FCO to SKP if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Skopje International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from FCO to SKP is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Skopje International Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 20 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Skopje International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FCO:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
If you have a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Skopje International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SKP:
Grab a Skopje International Airport rental car and explore Skopje and beyond with your own set of wheels. 387rentacar, Avant Car and Carwiz are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Skopje International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
From Skopje International Airport, Skopje is approximately 15 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Skopje International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Skopje in February.
When booking your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Skopje International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Skopje, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to SKP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of North Macedonia just waiting to be explored. Around 65 miles south of Skopje, a trip to Bitola will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in North Macedonia, head for Kumanovo, about 18 miles north-east of Skopje. MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution are key reasons to visit.