Pendik, Istanbul to Ilinden (SAW–SKP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SAW–SKP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 405 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 14 | 321 | 1h17-1h30 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 7 | 7M8 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ilinden from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→SKP | IST→SKP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 17m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · SKP: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Ilinden.
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).
SAW–SKP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to SKP
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Skopje International Airport (SKP) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SAW to SKP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to SKP ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 405 miles (651 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).