The Cheapest Way to Skopje Airport: Taxi vs. Bus vs. Parking

The cheapest way to get to Skopje Airport is the shuttle bus (around 200 MKD one way), but it runs on a fixed schedule and is not 24/7. A taxi from Skopje city center costs roughly 1,500–1,800 MKD one way (about 25–30 EUR), meaning 3,000+ MKD for a round trip. For trips under 7 days, driving and parking at Park&Go for 2,400 MKD per week is often cheaper than a round-trip taxi, while giving you full control over your schedule.

Option 1: Taxi – Convenient, But Expensive

A standard taxi from Skopje city center to Skopje International Airport (SKP) typically costs 25–30 EUR (around 1,500–1,800 MKD) one way, depending on time of day and operator. That means you are paying 3,000–3,600 MKD just to get back and forth, with nothing tangible to show for it at the end of your trip.

The hidden risk with taxis is timing: during early-morning Wizz Air departures or peak evening arrivals, you may need to pre-book a taxi or wait for a dispatcher, which adds uncertainty to an already stressful travel day. If your driver is late, your entire schedule collapses—no amount of “convenience” can fix a missed check-in.

Option 2: Airport Shuttle Bus – Cheap, But Inflexible

The official airport shuttle bus (operated on behalf of the airport, often branded via TAV/Manora) is undeniably the cheapest option, with a typical fare of about 200 MKD one way (~400 MKD round trip) from Skopje city center to the airport. On paper, that price looks unbeatable.

In practice, the bus runs on a fixed timetable, aligned roughly with common flight waves rather than your personal schedule. If your flight is delayed, rescheduled, or lands at late-night or early-morning hours, you may find yourself waiting a long time for the next departure—or with no bus at all. You also need to drag your luggage to the central pickup point near the Holiday Inn area in the city center, which adds extra time and friction before you even start moving toward the terminal.

Option 3: Driving + Private Parking – The Smart Money Move

Driving yourself and parking at a private lot like Park&Go turns the airport transfer into a controlled, predictable process. For illustration, a 5-day stay at a competitive private lot can be around 1,500 MKD, while Park&Go’s published rate for 7 days is 2,400 MKD, which still undercuts the cost of a round-trip taxi for stays under a week.

Do the math: a taxi round trip can easily cost 3,000–3,600 MKD, whereas parking your own car for several days can sit around the 1,500–2,400 MKD range, depending on exact duration. You save up to 50% while keeping your own schedule, your own comfort, your own music, and a car that is already warm in winter or cool in summer when you return.

Cost & Convenience Comparison

Taxi gives you door-to-door service, but at premium pricing that compounds on every trip. The bus is cheap, yet built for people whose flights happen to match the timetable and who don’t mind hauling luggage into town first. Driving and parking at a private lot like Park&Go hits the sweet spot: you keep the comfort of a taxi-like experience at roughly half the cost, especially for trips between 3 and 7 days.

Why Driving Wins for Most Travelers

But for most ordinary trips—long weekends, 5-day business visits, or week-long holidays—driving your own car and parking at a secure private lot is the financially and logistically superior option. You avoid taxi uncertainty, escape bus inflexibility, and convert a large portion of your transfer cost into a predictable, lower parking fee instead of a one-time taxi burn.