Skopje is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. It lies in the northern part of the country, in the Skopje Valley along the Vardar River, and is the political, economic, and cultural centre of the country. As of the 2021 census, the city had a population of 526,502. Skopje covers 571.46 km2 (220.64 mi2) and includes both urban and rural areas, bordered by several municipalities and close to the borders of Kosovo and Serbia.
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Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Skopje; times are rough estimates by road.
North Macedonia
28 km≈ 30 min
North Macedonia
38 km≈ 45 min
Kosovo
62 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Kosovo
77 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Bulgaria
137 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Bulgaria
148 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Albania
149 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Serbia
152 km≈ 2 h 25 min
From Skopje you can reach Kumanovo (28 km), Tetovo (38 km), Prizren (62 km), Pristina (77 km) and Blagoevgrad (137 km) in about 30 min to 2 h 10 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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You can fly into Skopje International Airport, Priština Adem Jashari International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.