✈️ Getting to Bitola

Nearby Airports

• Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD)

  • Distance: ~81 km (approx. 1.5 hrs to Bitola)

  • Info: Closest airport, located near Lake Ohrid. Operates low-cost and seasonal European flights.

• Skopje International Airport (SKP)

  • Distance: ~153 km (approx. 2 hrs to Bitola)

  • Info: Main international airport near the capital city with year-round European connections.

• Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG) – Greece

  • Distance: ~209 km (approx. 2.5–3 hrs to Bitola)

  • Info: Major regional international hub. (Note: Requires a Greece–North Macedonia border crossing).

🚗 Ground Transportation to Bitola

• Airport Taxi & Private Transfers (Recommended for direct travel) Official airport taxis are available outside arrivals at both Skopje and Ohrid terminals, operating on fixed intercity rates.

  • Check Skopje & Ohrid Airport Taxi Rates (airports.com.mk)

• Intercity Bus (Recommended public transit) Frequent daily coach lines connect Skopje and Ohrid directly to Bitola.

  • Bus Timetables & Online Tickets (e-avtobuska.mk)

• Train Service A railway line exists from Skopje via MŽ Transport (mzt.mk), but service is infrequent and prone to delays. Bus or private transfer is strongly advised.

ℹ️ Visitor Essentials

• Currency: The legal tender is the Macedonian Denar (MKD). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets. Cash is required for local taxis, buses, and open-air markets.

• City Guide: For local sights, dining, and accommodations, visit Bitola Info.

📞 Useful Contacts & Emergency

• General Emergency: 112

• UKLO Organizing Team:

  • Zdravka Mirchevska: +389 70 307 556

  • Nurten Sulejmani: +389 71 217 422