Travel

How to get to Skopje by plane

The Republic of North Macedonia is easily accessible from most European destinations via Skopje's International Airport, located about 17 km (10 miles) from the city and 21.5 km from the University Campus. Upon arrival at the airport, you can get a taxi (approx. 20 EUR) or a bus (approx. 3 EUR) into Skopje. Alternatively, you can rent a car.

Transfer from Airport

By Bus

Regular bus transport is available from Skopje International Airport to Skopje at affordable prices. The ticket is 180 MKD and you can buy it in the bus or at the shop on airport grounds. Check the timetible for more information.

By Taxi

The taxi services at Skopje International Airport are regulated by the price list which is exhibited at the exit of the airport and in each taxi vehicle separately. The vehicles are parked at the exit of the airport building 24 hours a day, so there is no need for reservations. The fee for a ride from the Airport to Skopje is 1220 MKD (20 €). You can contact the Airport taxi company at: elita-el@hotmail.com or +389 70 813 037.

How to get to Skopje by car

To access Skopje, if coming from (1) Athens, via the E-75 northbound, (2) Belgrade, via the E-75 southbound, (3) Pristina, via the E-65 southbound, (4) Sofia, via the E-871 westbound followed by the E-75 southbound, (5) Tirana, via the E-852 eastbound followed by the E-65 southbound.

How to get to Skopje by train and bus

Both the international train and bus stations are located in the same Transport Center which is a 15-minute walk from the Makedonija City Square and 1.6km from the University campus.

Buses connect Skopje to the rest of the Macedonian countryside, as well as Sofia, Tirana, Pristina, Belgrade, Nish, Istanbul, Ljubljana and others. Services to towns in North Macedonia run every 1-2 hours, while international services run less frequently – e.g. one to two times per day.

Transportation within Skopje

Blaže Koneski Faculty of Philology , where the EPIP conference will take place, is located at the Ss Cyril and Methodius University campus in Skopje, reachable by taxi or by bus.

Skopje taxi transport

Taxis are available throughout the city and can be found at many corners, and run a 24 hour service. Taxis in Skopje are relatively cheap, however, (unregistered) taxi drivers might approach you offering their services. To avoid being overcharged, it is safer to book a tax via a taxi company . To give an idea about pricing, a taxi in Skopje from the city centre to the outskirts of the city typically costs around 300 denars (5 EUR), though during rush hour the price can go up to 500 denars (9 EUR). Here is a useful link for taxi services in Skopje. You can also download the app Vikni Taksi for android or apple devices.

Uber is not available in North Macedonia.

Public buses

We do not recommend the public buses.

Accommodation