Skopje Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Skopje Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

While I never actually slept in the airport it was not for lack of trying.
– Crystal

SKP Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Skopje International Airport.

What to Expect

The small, recently built terminal at Skopje Airport (code: SKP) handles a variety of European flights, many through low-cost carriers. Amenities are limited to three eateries, which are open 24 hours, two duty-free shops, and massage chairs. WiFi is free in 30-minute sessions, but you can log in repeatedly. Economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.

Sleeping in Skopje Airport

Overnight campers describe a quiet, problem-free experience. Some benches are armrest-free. Whether a floor or bench, a sleeping bag or travel mat provides extra comfort. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information. For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Skopje Airport Guide.

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are a few hotels near Skopje Airport:

Hotel Mirror Skopje (1.2 mi / 1.9 km) Upscale hotel.
Nest Suites (1.6 mi / 2.6 km) Boutique hotel.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.

Primeclass Business Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside, After Customs and Passport Control. Hours: Open 24 Hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.
Primeclass Business Lounge (Arrivals) – Location: International Terminal, Airside, Arrivals, after Passport Control. Hours: Open 24 Hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.

Food & Drinks

Food options are limited. Four concessions are available; most are open 24 hours except Burger King.

Landside: Cakes and Bakes • NeedStop
Airside: Cafe Inn • Burger King

Drinking Water
Readers have let us know that drinking water fountains are available on the airside. They are not available on the landside. (February 2025)

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

A reader reports electrical outlets are available landside in the restaurant and near seating areas to the right of the entrance. (Pontus, December 2019)

On the airside, charging points have been reported between gates 201 and 202. (Traveller update, February 2025)

Showers

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

WiFi/Internet

Free and unlimited WiFi is available at Skopje Airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply. Location: Landside, Ground Floor.
Banking Services – A Halkbank branch is available. Location: Landside, Ground Floor, near the entrance/exit.
Currency Exchange – International Currency Exchange provides services in the Departures area and Arrivals Hall.
Duty Free & Shopping – Two duty-free shops are available airside, operating during flight hours.
Information Desk – An information desk is available. Location: Landside, ground floor, in front of the escalators to Departures.
Luggage Wrapping – Available near the check-in area. Prices start at 300 denars.
Medical Services – First aid services are available. Location: Ground floor, airside, near Gate 1.
Post Office – A post office is available. Location: Landside, Ground Floor.
Prayer Room – A small prayer room is available. (Reader report, October 2025)
Smoking – Smoking is permitted in the outdoor area of NeedStop Cafe.

Airlines

Skopje airport is served by the following airlines: Air Serbia • Austrian Airlines • Corendon Airlines • Croatia Airlines • Edelweiss • flydubai • Pegasus Airlines • Qatar Airways • Sunexpress Airlines • Swiss • Turkish Airlines • Wizz Air.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Vardar Ekspres offers a convenient scheduled coach service between SKP airport and Skopje city center, with several stops along the way. At the time of this update, a one-way ticket costs 180 denars and are sold at the Vardar Ekspres office travel agency in the airport.

Another option is via V2V Transport Dooel which service Airport – Skopje v.v between 1:00AM – 5:30PM daily. Fare is 199 denar per way.

Car Rentals

The airport is served by these car rental agencies: Alga Prips • Alamo • Avis • Avant Car • Carwiz • Elite Co • Enterprise • Enzo Dooel • Europcar • Euro Sky • Green Motion • Goldcar • Hertz • Interways Rent a Car • Mara • Mida Rent a Car • Momo Rent A Car • National • Sharr Express • Sixt • Star Car.

Hotel Shuttles

Taxi

Fixed-rate taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Prices are prominently posted in each taxi and also at the airport exit. Official airport taxis are white in color, and are available for hire 24 hours a day at the airport exit. At the time of this update, the one-way fare for a trip between the airport and Skopje is 1500 denars (about € 25).

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Last updated: 2026-03-27

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.