Antalya to Ilinden (AYT–SKP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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XQ SunExpress
7M8
12:25 AM
+03 T2
1:15 AM
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1h 50m
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XQ SunExpress
7M8
2:05 AM
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Antalya to Ilinden
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 601 mi 1h 50m nonstop -1h behind 27 1-stop hubs

AYT–SKP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SunExpress leads the route. The flight covers 601 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AYT–SKP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XQ SunExpress 7 7M8 1h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – XQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XQ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AYT to SKP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AYT to SKP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,446
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ilinden is 1 hour behind Antalya.
AYT: +03 · SKP: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Antalya, it's 5:00 PM in Ilinden.
Distance & Flight Time
601 mi / 968 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders enter North Macedonia visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You can also enter with a Turkish national ID card. North Macedonia is not part of the Schengen Area, so no Schengen visa is required.

At Skopje International Airport (SKP), immigration is a quick passport stamp. Turkey and North Macedonia share deep historical ties, and a significant ethnic Turkish community lives in North Macedonia, especially in the Gostivar and Debar regions. Turkish is one of the locally spoken languages in several municipalities.

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines operate direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje in about 1 hour 45 minutes. North Macedonia uses the Macedonian denar (MKD), trading at roughly 1.7 MKD per TRY 1. ATMs are available in Skopje and Ohrid. Card payments work at hotels, restaurants, and shops in main cities. The Skopje Old Bazaar (Stara Charshija) is one of the oldest and largest marketplaces in the Balkans. A bus from Skopje to Lake Ohrid takes about 3 hours and costs MKD 500 (about TRY 300).

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

AYT–SKP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Antalya to Ilinden route.
Route details
Distance601 mi / 968 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: AYT
Full nameAntalya International Airport
IATA / ICAOAYT / LTAI
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr38.2M
Elevation177 ft / 54 m
Destination: SKP
Full nameSkopje International Airport
IATA / ICAOSKP / LWSK
TimezoneEurope/Skopje
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation781 ft / 238 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AYT to SKP flights.
Nonstop flights from Antalya International Airport to Skopje International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 601 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SunExpress.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AYT to SKP. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BSL, LYS, MXP, PRG, FMM, HAM, GOT, FDH, BUD, FRA, ORY, SAW, ZRH, IST, ADB, ARN, FKB, EIN, VIE, WAW, BER, STR, LTN, NUE, DTM, GVA and CGN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ilinden is 1 hour behind Antalya.
Yes, return flights from SKP to AYT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AYT to SKP

Antalya International Airport (AYT) and Skopje International Airport (SKP) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AYT to SKP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AYT to SKP ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 601 miles (968 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.