IST
Istanbul
Turkey
597 km
371 miles
SKP
Skopje
North Macedonia
Distance
597 km
371 mi / 323 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
280°
west

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IST SKP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
IATA Code IST SKP
ICAO Code LTFM LWSK
City Istanbul Skopje
Country Turkey North Macedonia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Skopje
Elevation 325 ft 781 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 41.960000, 21.620000

Istanbul (IST) to Skopje (SKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) in Skopje, North Macedonia is 597 kilometers (371 miles / 323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with North Macedonia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:38 in Istanbul, it's 14:38 in Skopje.

The return flight from Skopje (SKP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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