OVER 1 MILLION PASSENGERS AT SKOPJE AND OHRID AIRPORTS IN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF 2018

OVER 1 MILLION PASSENGERS AT SKOPJE AND OHRID AIRPORTS IN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF 2018

One million, 41 thousand and 583 passengers (1.041.583) travelled through Skopje International Airport and Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport in the first 6 months of 2018, which is an annual increase of 21% compared to the first half of 2017.

At the same period, January-June 2018, the number of flights at both Macedonian airports has reached 9.033, with an annual growth of 16%.

-While the European airports have an average passenger traffic increase of 6,1% in 2018, TAV continues to note high double digit increase in passenger’s traffic at Macedonian airports. This positive trend in the air traffic growth, confirms the big potential that the Macedonian aviation market has. We will continue to put our best efforts to develop Skopje and Ohrid airports, by attracting new airlines and expanding the destinations’ network, in cooperation with all competent state authorities, stated Alper Ersoy, TAV Macedonia General Manager.

The 21% passenger traffic growth that TAV Macedonia noted from January to June, is exceeding the non-EU airports’ average growth as well, which is 12,5% in 2018 first quarter. *

The most frequent destinations according to passenger traffic in the first 6 months at Skopje International Airport are: Istanbul (both Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports; 11% market share), Zurich (8,5%), Basel (5,8%), Vienna (5,1%), Malmo (4,6%) and Bratislava (3,5%).

Regarding airline’s share in passenger traffic, Wizz Air transported the largest number of passengers with 63,3% market share, followed by Turkish Airlines (8,1%), Austrian Airlines (5,1%), Germania Flug (4,6%), Edelweiss (3,8%), Croatia Airlines (3,1%), Pegasus Airlines (3%).  

TAV Macedonia officials expect the air traffic growth to continue with the similar pace  until the end of the year, having on mind the 5 new destinations that were opened at Skopje and Ohrid Airports, at the beginning of 2018 summer flights season.

 On 1st of June, LOT Polish Airlines entered the Macedonian market, by launching flights between Skopje and Warsaw, a new route that is being served 6 times weekly.

At Ohrid Airport, 4 new seasonal destinations were opened – Istanbul, Eindhoven, Tallinn, and Warsaw, while TAV Macedonia officials announce a new regular year round route from Ohrid to Vienna that will be introduced in November 2018.

Skopje International Airport is connected with 38 destinations, operated by 13 airlines. Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport has 3 regular routes year round and 8 seasonal destinations, all operated by 11 airlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There is regular shuttle bus to/from Skopje International Airport for passengers that drives and stops at key bus stops throughout the City of Skopje and arrives at the airport. V2V Transporter manages and operates the shuttle buses for passengers. The shuttle bus timetable is prepared according to the arrivals/departures of flights at Skopje International Airport. One way ticket for the shuttle bus costs MKD 199. You can find more information in Passenger guide section on our the webpage, or click Bus.

Skopje International Airport operates 24/7. Restaurants and cafes such as Cakes & Bakes, Café In, Burger King and NeedStop are available for the passengers at any time; business lounge (PrimeClass CIP Service) offers you comfort 24/7, while ATU Duty Free is opened as per the flights timetable and offers wide range of products.  

Check-in at the passenger and baggage check-in counters starts 120 minutes (2 hours) before the scheduled time of departure (STD) specified on your flight ticket. The closing time of the airport check-in counter is no later than 40 minutes before STD stated on your flight ticket.

For information about your flight, please follow Skopje International Airport website, in the Arrivals and Departures section, where all changes to the flights schedule are updated in real time, i.e., as we receive information by airlines.

If you need urgent additional information about your flight, you can call Skopje International Airport Information Desk on the phone number: +38923148333, it is open 24/7.

Passengers are allowed to carry on board free of charge items such as coat, 1 umbrella or walking stick, 1 ladies handbag, 1 camera or binoculars, 1 baby transporter, 1 pair of crutches or similar prosthetic aids, medical equipment on which the passenger is fully dependent, a reasonable quantity of baby food.

Regarding the baggage fees amount, please contact your airline, because each airline has its own baggage policy and applicable rules.

If you have any specific question about what you can or cannot carry, i.e. allowed/prohibited items, in your baggage, please send your question to our Customer Relations Department at customer.mk@tav.aero.

In case of lost or damaged baggage, please immediately go to the Lost & Found Department, which is located near the baggage claim area, i.e. in the Arrivals Area after Passport Control and before Customs Control.
Our employees from L&F will prepare a lost/damaged baggage report for you, that you’ll later on send it to your airline. If you need to contact the Lost&Found department, please write us on: lostbaggage@tav.aero 
For lost or found items on the plane, please contact us at the same email: lostbaggage@tav.aero 
If you lose or find a personal item in the airport building, please report it immediately either to the Information Desk or to the Security staff, while if you have already left the airport, please write to us at lost.property@tav.aero
All details at:
http://skp.airports.com.mk/.../airport.../page/lost-luggage

Yes. Since 2015 TAV Macedonia has introduced free Wi-Fi internet at Skopje International Airport, which was upgraded in 2019. Passengers can access free internet through their mobile devices by simply connecting to a wireless network called TAV Airports, password is not required.

You can park your vehicle in our parking lot without prior reservation. This service is available 24/7 at Skopje International Airport. 
Car Park Pricelist:
1h – MKD 100
2h – MKD 150 
3h – MKD 200 
3h-4h – MKD 300 
4h-6h – MKD 400
6h-8h – MKD 500
24h – MKD 1,000
3-5 days – MKD 3,500
5-7 days – MKD 4,500
Each additional day – MKD 400 
For more information on parking services, please click on Parking.

Yes. At Skopje International Airport there are specially designated, marked parking lots for persons with disabilities and the car park services are free of charge within 24 hours. By enclosing the traffic license and the disability identification card at the Car Park Payment Counter, located inside the terminal building, our employees will cancel the car park ticket and the person with disability will be automatically exempt from paying for the car park service. If all designated parking lots for persons with disabilities are occupied, park your car on a regular parking lot, and following the above stated procedure you will be exempted from paying for the car park services.
For more information on parking services, please click on Parking or visit Passengers with disabilities.

Yes. At Skopje International Airport there is a Special Assistance Service for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs). The counter where you can ask for this free of charge service is located inside the Terminal building, next to the Information Desk. Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM) means any person whose mobility is reduced due to physical incapacity (sensor or locomotor), intellectual deficiency, age, illness, or other cause of disability.

Yes. There is a smoking room at Skopje International Airport, which is located in the security-restricted area, airside. The smoking room is located next to Gate number 201, i.e., on the left side after you pass passport control and security screening.
In addition to the smoking room, passengers can use the open terraces of the cafeterias located at the entrance to the terminal building of the airport.
Smoking is prohibited in all other areas of the terminal building. 

For general question or inquiry that does not require immediate response, or if you have any other complaint or compliment, please send an e-mail to customer.mk@tav.aero. This is our Customer Relations Department, which will respond to your inquiry accordingly as soon as possible..  

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