Skopje is the capital of the Republic of Macedonia located in the heart of the Balkans. Skopje has experienced Roman rule, Byzantium and Ottoman rule. The Stone Bridge built in the 15th century linked the Ottoman Old Bazaar on the north bank of the Vardar River with the Macedonian Plateau and the statue of Alexander the Great in the South. Skopje Fortress or Kale overlooking the river has defended Skopje town for centuries. Skopje City is the center of metal, chemical, wood, textile, leather, and printing industries. According to the 2002 census, Skopje has a population of 506,926. Meanwhile, according to official estimates in 2015, Skopje has a total of 544,086 inhabitants.

Airports in Skopje

Skopje International Airport

Skopje International Airport is a large and busy field compared to two international airports in North Macedonia. The airport was built in 1928. In 1929 the first commercial flight in Skopje was introduced when the Yugoslav Aeroput aircraft carrier launched a destination connecting Skopje to the capital, Belgrade. A year later, the route was extended to Thessaloniki in central Macedonia, Greece. It was then extended to the Greek capital of Athens in 1933

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Skopje?

March to May and September to November is considered the best time to visit Skopje. During this period, you will not fight for the crowd. You can enjoy your holiday comfortably. June to August is the time when the city is in peak season. At this time the price will be high for lodging and aviation. The period between December and February is the coldest and most sluggish, this is less time for tourists to visit Skopje. However, trips in these months can be advantageous because winter is the perfect season to visit and the most profitable time to stay in Skopje. This climate of Skopje is classified as a sub-Mediterranean continent. It has an average annual temperature of 13.5 ° C. The precipitation is relatively low due to the significant rainfall shade in the mountains. The summer is long, hot and quite dry with low humidity. While the winter is short, quite cold and wet. Snow is common in winter, but heavy snow accumulation is rare and snowy snow lasts only for a few hours or a few days if weigh.

One of the festivals you can see when in Skopje is the Skopje Festival. It is one of the major musical events in the Republic of Macedonia. SkopjeFest started from 1968 at Universal Hall in Skopje until 1980. This festival is one of the largest music events in Yugoslavia. Skopjefest is a famous place of Macedonia singers such as Slave Dimitrov, Zafir Hadzimanov, Nina Spirova performing their performances along with famous Yugoslavian painter.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Skopje?

Matka Canyon – it is a canyon located west of central Macedonia's Skopje center. It has an area of ​​about 5,000 hectares. Matka is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Macedonia. It also houses some medieval monasteries. The Matka Lake, an artificial lake located inside Matka Canyon, is the oldest artificial lake in the country.

Old Bazaar, Skopje - it is a bazaar located in Skopje, located on the eastern bank of the Vardar River. The Old Bazaar is located between the Liquid Townships but partly located in the Centar Municipality.

Stone Bridge - The bridge over the Vardar River in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. The bridge is also known as the Dusan Bridge taking the name of the Serbian Emperor Stephen Dusan. The bridge is considered a symbol of Skopje which is then incorporated into the city flag.