How to travel from Skopje to Istanbul

Travel between Skopje, North Macedonia and Istanbul, Turkey is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from North Macedonia enter Turkey?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of North Macedonia.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Istanbul from Skopje?

Conditions of entry into Turkey:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Istanbul, Turkey?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Turkey has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Skopje to Istanbul.

The restriction level for your return to Skopje, North Macedonia from Turkey is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Skopje from Istanbul restricted?

Entry into North Macedonia is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Skopje from Istanbul?

Conditions of reentry into North Macedonia:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Skopje, North Macedonia?

You should observe these safety measures in North Macedonia as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to North Macedonia was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Skopje from Istanbul closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Skopje to Istanbul including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Istanbul from Skopje is by taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Istanbul:

Taking a bus is usually $99 (€87) less than taking a flight to Istanbul, which costs on average $107 (€94) for the same trip.

A bus is $93 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Skopje to Istanbul costing on average $101 (€89).

The quickest way to travel to Istanbul from Skopje is by flight, which takes on average 4 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, going by train can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

The Skopje to Istanbul distance is around 394 miles (635 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Skopje to Istanbul:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Скопје (Skopje) and arrive in Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler).
• Most travelers catch their flight from Skopje Alexander the Great Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
• Most travelers take a train from Skopje (Скопје) to Marmaray Sirkeci İstasyonu.

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When planning your trip from Skopje to Istanbul, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $8 (€7) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $107 (€94) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $101 (€89) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Skopje to Istanbul online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.