Skopje Airport to Ohrid Taxi & Transfer





SKP → Ohrid · Lake Ohrid and the old town

Skopje Airport to Ohrid by private transfer, door to door

Lake Ohrid is one of Europe's oldest lakes, more than a million years old and almost 290 m deep, and both the town and the lake are on UNESCO's list for nature and culture. Your driver meets you after baggage claim and drives straight to Ohrid: about 190 km and 2 h 30 min, from €129 per vehicle for up to four.

From €129Whole vehicle
TrackedYour flight
190 kmTo Ohrid
2 h 30 minJourney

How long does the ride from Skopje Airport to Ohrid take?

From the airport we take the A2 motorway past Tetovo and Gostivar, then the Kičevo road down to the lake, about 190 km and 2 h 30 min to your hotel or the edge of the old town. The Zonetransfers fare to Ohrid begins at €129 per vehicle, never per passenger.

Private car outside Skopje International Airport heading to Ohrid

How much is the Ohrid transfer?

2 h 30 minDoor to door
From €129Car
FreeCancel to 48 h
VATIn the price

For Ohrid, Zonetransfers adds nothing for luggage within the allowance; see the terms and conditions.

Four facts on Ohrid

Ohrid price?

From €129 per vehicle for up to four, tolls and VAT included.

Fly into Ohrid instead?

Ohrid has its own airport but few flights; landing in Skopje and driving over is usually the quicker plan.

Old-town hotel?

Many lanes are pedestrian; we stop at the door where possible or at the nearest point on the lakeside.

A stop on the way?

Yes, €13 per extra stop, booked in advance.

Ohrid old town: steep, narrow and pedestrian

The old town climbs in narrow lanes between Samuel's Fortress and St John at Kaneo, and many are closed to cars. The driver takes you to the door when the street allows it, or to the closest point on the lake promenade.

Ohrid itinerary

Legs to Ohrid
Road What to expect
Meeting point One terminal, one meeting point for Ohrid.
A2 motorway West past Tetovo and Gostivar.
Kičevo road Through the mountains towards the lake.
Lake Ohrid Your lakeside hotel or the old-town entrance.

Ohrid sightseeing

  • Church of St John at Kaneo: 13th-century church on a cliff above the water, the classic Ohrid picture.
  • Samuel's Fortress: Medieval walls on the hilltop with views over the whole town.
  • Plaošnik: Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon, on the site of the first Slavic university.
  • Ancient theatre: Hellenistic theatre in the old town, used during the summer festival.
  • St Naum Monastery: At the southern tip of the lake by the Galičica springs, about 30 km away.

Several stops around Ohrid? Book a car with driver by the hour.

Beds in Ohrid

Hotels in Ohrid our drivers know:

Ohrid: beds
Hotel Location Highlights
Hotel Villa Dislievski (4 stars) Kej Marshal Tito 68a, 6000 Ohrid On the lakeside promenade, with parking and water views.
Su Hotel (4 stars) Kej Marshal Tito 91A, 6000 Ohrid Design hotel on the waterfront, a short walk from the centre.
Millenium Palace (Lakeside) Kej Marshal Tito bb, 6000 Ohrid Large hotel on the shore, practical for families and groups.
Royal View (Town hotel) Jane Sandanski 2, 6000 Ohrid Near the centre, looking over the town and the lake.

Busy periods

  • July and August: Ohrid Summer Festival: music, theatre and dance in the ancient theatre and the churches.
  • August: Lake Ohrid swimming marathon, from St Naum to the town.

How far ahead of the flight do we leave?

Leaving Ohrid: 5 h before the flight usually, 5 h 30 min in July, August and on holidays. Border routes include a margin for the crossing.

Vehicle sizes

One case per traveller to Ohrid, up to 158 cm in total. Vehicle gallery.

1–8 passengers

Car or minivan to Ohrid

Family transfer by minivan to Ohrid

Room for buggies and bags.

9–55 passengers

Minibus or coach to Ohrid

Skopje Airport – Ohrid transfer at the door

Quotes in 12 hours.

Next stops

Next to Ohrid on the map; Skopje centre via Skopje Airport transfers.

North Macedonia

Struga

North shore of Lake Ohrid · 195 km

2 h 40 minFrom €139
North Macedonia

Bitola

Širok Sokak and Heraclea Lyncestis · 185 km

2 h 15 minFrom €139
North Macedonia

Mavrovo

National park, lake and ski resort · 110 km

1 h 30 minFrom €109
North Macedonia

Gostivar

On the motorway to Ohrid and Mavrovo · 70 km

Questions

How much do I pay from SKP to Ohrid?

€129 or more for up to four to Ohrid, fixed at booking.

How long is the drive from Skopje Airport to Ohrid?

Roughly 2 h 30 min for 190 km.

Cancelling the Ohrid transfer: is it free?

Yes, until 48 hours before for a car or minivan and 96 hours for a minibus or coach.

Do I need denars for the Ohrid driver?

No, everything is prepaid online.

Slow passport control before Ohrid?

The free hour covers it; ring the 24-hour line if you need more.

Is it better to fly to Ohrid or to Skopje?

Ohrid has an airport but few flights. If you land in Skopje, a direct transfer is the fastest way to the lake.

Which Ohrid hotels do you drive to?

Any of them; travellers often choose Hotel Villa Dislievski, Su Hotel, Millenium Palace or Royal View.

Ohrid: book the transfer

Ohrid arranged in minutes from €129. Punctuality is rated in the Zonetransfers customer reviews.

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