Skopje — flights from Chicago to Skopje

Flight Deals from Chicago to Skopje from $401

Bundle + Save
Top flight deals from leading airlines:
Turkish AirlinesAustrian AirlinesUnited AirlinesLufthansaAir CanadaSWISSAir SERBIA a.d. BeogradAmerican Airlines+100s more
Incredible Deals

Save up to 50% on select flights with Priceline

Bundle & Save

Save an average of $240 per person when bundling your flight and hotel together with Priceline

Best Price Guarantee

If a VIP member finds a better price elsewhere, we’ll refund up to 200% of the difference

Help 24/7

We’re always here for you — reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Good to Know

Essential information to help you plan your flight from Chicago to Skopje.

Price Drop Deals

Priceline Phone Deals

Book with an agent for great rates!

Call now!1 (888) 775-6158
Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlinesfound Oct 18
11/13/26
11:45 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
13h 10mISTIstanbul Airport
11/14/26
7:55 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/20/26
8:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
16h 35mISTIstanbul Airport
11/20/26
6:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$710
Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlinesfound Oct 18
11/13/26
11:45 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
13h 10mISTIstanbul Airport
11/14/26
7:55 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/20/26
8:50 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
20h 10mISTIstanbul Airport
11/21/26
10:00 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$710
Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlinesfound Oct 18
11/13/26
11:45 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
13h 10mISTIstanbul Airport
11/14/26
7:55 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/20/26
8:50 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
28h 30mISTIstanbul Airport
11/21/26
6:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$710
Air CanadaAir Canadafound Oct 12
11/10/26
3:40 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
45h 45mYULMontreal Trudeau AirportZRHZürich Airport
11/12/26
8:25 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/17/26
12:30 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
32h 30mVIEVienna International Airport
11/18/26
2:00 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$787
Flight plus hotel
BUNDLE + SAVE

Book a flight & hotel together for extra savings.

On average save $240 per traveler

United AirlinesUnited Airlinesfound Oct 14
11/18/26
4:10 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
21h 15mZRHZürich Airport
11/19/26
8:25 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/25/26
4:30 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
16h 30mVIEVienna International Airport
11/25/26
2:00 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$788
Austrian AirlinesAustrian Airlinesfound Oct 14
11/18/26
4:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
12h 25mVIEVienna International Airport
11/19/26
11:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/25/26
4:30 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
16h 30mVIEVienna International Airport
11/25/26
2:00 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$813
Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlinesfound Oct 18
11/13/26
11:45 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
25h 15mISTIstanbul Airport
11/14/26
8:00 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/20/26
8:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
16h 35mISTIstanbul Airport
11/20/26
6:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$710
Air CanadaAir Canadafound Oct 12
11/10/26
3:40 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
45h 45mYULMontreal Trudeau AirportZRHZürich Airport
11/12/26
8:25 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/17/26
12:30 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
32h 30mVIEVienna International Airport
11/18/26
2:00 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$787
United AirlinesUnited Airlinesfound Oct 14
11/18/26
4:10 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
21h 15mZRHZürich Airport
11/19/26
8:25 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/25/26
4:30 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
16h 30mVIEVienna International Airport
11/25/26
2:00 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$788
LufthansaLufthansafound Oct 12
11/10/26
9:50 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
30h 55mMUCMunich AirportVIEVienna International Airport
11/12/26
11:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
11/17/26
12:30 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
32h 30mVIEVienna International Airport
11/18/26
2:00 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$832

Top Deals on flights from Chicago to Skopje

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlines

Oct 29

12:45 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
13h 10m1 stop · IST

Oct 30

7:55 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$401

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlines

Oct 29

9:15 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
16h 40m1 stop · IST

Oct 30

7:55 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$401

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlines

Oct 29

12:45 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
25h 10m1 stop · IST

Oct 30

7:55 pm
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$401

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlines

Oct 29

9:15 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
28h 40m1 stop · IST

Oct 31

7:55 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$401

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

Austrian AirlinesAustrian Airlines

Oct 29

5:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
12h 25m1 stop · VIE

Oct 30

11:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$556

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

Austrian AirlinesAustrian Airlines

Oct 29

5:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
24h 55m1 stop · VIE

Oct 31

12:15 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$556

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

United AirlinesUnited Airlines

Oct 29

5:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
12h 25m1 stop · VIE

Oct 30

11:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$559

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

United AirlinesUnited Airlines

Oct 29

5:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
12h 25m1 stop · VIE

Oct 30

11:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$559

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

United AirlinesUnited Airlines

Oct 29

5:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
24h 55m1 stop · VIE

Oct 31

12:15 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$559

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

United AirlinesUnited Airlines

Oct 29

2:21 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
15h 24m2 stops · IAD, VIE

Oct 30

11:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$563

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

United AirlinesUnited Airlines

Oct 29

2:21 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
15h 24m2 stops · IAD, VIE

Oct 30

11:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$563

Chicago, US (CHI) - Skopje, MK (SKP)

United AirlinesUnited Airlines

Oct 29

2:21 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
15h 24m2 stops · IAD, VIE

Oct 30

11:45 am
SKPSkopje International Airport
Search More

as low as

$563

Best Skopje Hotel + Flight Packages

Chicago - Skopje packages

Best Skopje Hotel + Flight + Car Packages

Chicago - Skopje packages

When is the best time of day to fly?

Morning (5am - 12pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Skopje. At $816 it is 18% cheaper than the average time. Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the most expensive time, 22% above average.

$816Morning$1,091Midday$1,012Afternoon$1,211Evening$846Late Night
Show the data
When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of dayAverage fare
Morning$816
Midday$1,091
Afternoon$1,012
Evening$1,211
Late Night$846

What do round-trip flights from Chicago to Skopje cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

28%$400to $80065%$800to $1,2001%$1,200to $1,6000%$1,600to $2,0000%$2,000to $2,4000%$2,400to $2,8005%$2,800and up
Show the data
What do round-trip flights from Chicago to Skopje cost?
Price rangeShare of fares
$400 to $80028%
$800 to $1,20065%
$1,200 to $1,6001%
$1,600 to $2,0000%
$2,000 to $2,4000%
$2,400 to $2,8000%
$2,800 and up5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from Chicago to Skopje.

What is the typical flight duration from Chicago to Skopje?

Chicago to Skopje is about 5,170 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the journey requires a connection.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Are there any direct flights from Chicago to Skopje?

There are no non-stop flights from Chicago to Skopje. The shortest connecting routing is on Austrian Airlines via Vienna, at 12 hours 30 minutes total (a 535-minute first leg, a 90-minute second leg, and a 125-minute layover). Turkish Airlines via Istanbul and Swiss via Zurich are the other one-stop options.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the ground transportation options in Skopje?

Skopje Airport offers two main ground transport options to the city center: the official airport taxi and the shuttle bus. The fixed-rate airport taxi costs 1,220 Macedonian denars and reaches the center in about 15 minutes, making it the fastest and most convenient choice. The shuttle bus, operated by Vardar Express around the clock, takes about 15 minutes and costs 175 denars, though a separate ErakTransporter shuttle runs from 08:00 to 20:00 at 199 denars. Car rental is available at the airport through companies like Enterprise, with the drive to the center taking 25–30 minutes via the A4 highway. The taxi is the most used option for its speed and 24-hour availability, while the shuttle bus is the budget favorite.
References

Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Chicago to Skopje?

There are no nonstop red-eyes from Chicago to Skopje, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg do operate. Austrian departs Chicago at 16:20 and arrives Vienna at 08:15, United departs at 15:50 arriving Zurich at 07:45 (also via Athens at 16:45 arriving 11:00), and SWISS departs at 19:05 arriving Zurich at 10:50, each with a connection onward to Skopje.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Which airlines usually operate this route from Chicago to Skopje?

There is no nonstop service from Chicago to Skopje, so travelers connect through European hubs. Austrian Airlines offers the quickest one-stop routing via Vienna, with five daily connections and a total trip time around 12 hours 30 minutes. Turkish Airlines connects via Istanbul four times daily, while Swiss International Air Lines and United Airlines both route through Zurich, with United also offering a longer connection via Athens on Aegean Airlines. All of the mainline carriers serving this route are Star Alliance members.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Which airport should I use in Skopje?

Skopje has one international airport, Skopje International Airport (SKP), located about 17 km southeast of the city centre. It serves all flights to the capital, with connections to major European hubs.

How do I get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from the city center?

From downtown Chicago, the CTA Blue Line 'L' train runs 24/7 and reaches O'Hare in about 45 minutes, making it the most economical and popular choice. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are faster, typically 30–40 minutes, and cost significantly more. Shared shuttle vans and Metra's North Central Service commuter rail with a transfer at the O'Hare Transfer Station provide additional options, while driving offers on-site parking at a higher cost.
References

Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Skopje airport?

There are a few hotels near Skopje Airport, including Hotel Mirror Skopje, an upscale hotel 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away, and Nest Suites, a boutique hotel 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away. The airport does not have a hotel directly connected to the terminal. For those staying overnight in the terminal, some benches are armrest-free, and a sleeping bag or travel mat is recommended for extra comfort.
References

What facilities and services are available to travelers at Skopje International Airport?

Skopje International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, available 24/7, so you can stay connected after landing. There is a smoking room located airside in the security-restricted area, and open terraces at the terminal entrance cafeterias. The airport has a 24/7 information desk reachable by phone, and it operates around the clock. Shopping includes duty-free and other outlets with world-famous brands, and there are restaurants and cafeterias with modern architecture. A Primeclass Lounge is available for passengers seeking a comfortable pre-flight retreat.
References

Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Chicago and Skopje airports?

At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, each airline offers wheelchair assistance coordinated through the airline, and travelers can request help at Airport Information Desks or from Information Ambassadors who can connect them with a live ASL interpreter via video remote interpretation. O'Hare also provides sensory-friendly resources, a Companion Plus Restroom, and TSA Cares for security screening accommodations. At Skopje "Alexander the Great" Airport, a free Special Assistance Service for passengers with reduced mobility is located next to the Information Desk in the terminal, and designated accessible parking lots are free of charge within 24 hours. To arrange wheelchair or mobility assistance at either airport, contact your airline directly before travel.
References

What aircraft are typically used on flights from Chicago to Skopje?

There is no nonstop service from Chicago to Skopje; connecting itineraries most often use Austrian Airlines via Vienna on a Boeing 787-9 long-haul segment followed by an Airbus A320. Turkish Airlines connections via Istanbul typically use a Boeing 787-9 or 777-300ER, with short-haul Airbus A320 or A321 aircraft, and United flights via Zurich use a Boeing 767-300. Swiss via Zurich offers Airbus A330-300 or Boeing 777-300ER service, while United via Athens uses a Boeing 787-10.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

Which airline alliances serve flights from Chicago to Skopje?

Flights from Chicago to Skopje have no nonstop service, and the connecting itineraries are dominated by Star Alliance carriers — Austrian Airlines via Vienna, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, Swiss via Zurich, and United via Zurich or Athens (with Edelweiss Air, which belongs to no alliance, operating the final Zurich–Skopje leg on some routings). Aegean Airlines, also Star Alliance, appears on the Athens connection. Other alliances could conceivably serve the route via connections, but the airlines currently scheduled on it are all Star Alliance members.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Chicago?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport has a wide range of lounges for departing travelers, including the United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 1 for international first and business class passengers, five United Club locations across Terminals 1 and 2, and three American Airlines Admirals Clubs in Terminal 3. Terminal 5 offers international options such as the Air France Lounge, Delta Sky Club, LOT Business Lounge, Swissport Lounge, and SAS Lounge. The American Airlines Flagship Lounge is available for Concierge Key members or those flying Flagship First internationally. Access generally depends on airline status, ticket class, or paid membership, with premium lounges like Polaris and Flagship having stricter entry requirements.
References

Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?

Same-day changes and standby depend on the operating carrier and fare class, with flexible and premium tickets offering the most options while basic economy typically does not.