Popular Airport | Skopje Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1197 Miles |
Transportation to Airport from Van City Center
Van Ferit Melen Airport
Van Ferit Melen Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. Transportation to the airport is provided by taxi, minibus or municipal buses.
It is also possible to reach the airport by renting a car from the car rental offices.
Municipal Bus
It is very easy to reach the airport by taking the public buses which run from the city center. Preferring this type of transportation option is cheaper, as well as it is a fast option.
Minibus
Another option to get to the airport is the minibus. You can easily arrive at the airport by taking a minibus which departs from the city center. Please keep in mind that your luggage should not be too heavy if you prefer traveling by minibus. Because, the minibuses do not drop passengers off to the terminal. You need to walk 900 meters to the terminal.
Car
Car is one of the easiest ways to reach the airport. It is 5 kilometers from Van city center to the airport. You can get to the airport from the city center by driving through the D300 state road.
Airport Information
Van Ferit Melen Airport is closed to international flights. There are only domestic flights at the airport. Some airline companies arrange regular intercity flights on certain days of the week. In addition, the first satellite-based landing system in Turkey has been set up at this airport.
Transportation to Skopje City Center from Airport
Skopje Intl. Airport
Located 20 km from Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, Skopje Airport, also known as Skopje “Alexander the Great Airport”, has the distinction of being one of the two largest and busiest airports in the country. Located in the village of Petrovec, about 20 km from central Skopje, Skopje Airport has been serving domestic and international air travel since 2011. Skopje Airport is set to become the main transit and cargo hub in the Balkans. There are many transportation methods available to get to the city center from the airport.
You can access the city center from Skopje Airport using the highway by taxi, bus, or rental car. Urban transportation within the city is advanced and well-organized, making Skopje easy to navigate.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Skopje “Alexander the Great” Airport is by taxi. Taxis are available every day of the week at every hour of the day. Although there is no need to make a reservation before hand, if you are a large group you do need to let them know in advance by telephone or email. Taking a taxi to the city center from the airport takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are located at the airport exit.
Bus
Another mode of transportation to get to the city center from Skopje “Alexander the Great” Airport is by bus. Buses that provide transportation from the airport to the city center are very affordable and get to the city center in about 30 minutes. The Vardar Express buses operate every day of the week at specific times. The bus timetable can change every day. To find out the current timetable information visit the airport’s website.
Rental Cars
Another transportation method you can consider is renting a car. There are many rental car offices located in the Skopje Airport. You can either hire a driver to drive you to the city center or drive the rental car yourselves. Rental car agencies to choose from include Avis, Dttu Sharr Express, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise, Interways, Mi-Da, Sixt, Ace, Toto-Rent, Bejron Dooel and Interrent.
Airport Information
Skopje “Alexander the Great Airport”, the largest and busiest airport in Macedonia, serves both domestic and international flights. The terminal buildings contain VIP services, internet, rest areas, parking lots, ATMs, postal services, and of course restaurants and shops. In addition to a Duty Free shop where you can go shopping, the terminal building also offers a variety of venues to meet your eating and drinking needs, including Cafes & Bakes, Cafe Inn and Burger King.
