Loading map...

VIE destination photo
SKP destination photo

VIESKP

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior mix of scenic variety, featuring the turquoise waters of Lake Balaton, the dramatic Dinaric Alps, and a stunning final approach over the Shar Mountains and Mount Vodno.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
🌊

Lake Balaton

The elongated turquoise waters of Central Europe's largest lake, visible as the flight tracks south through Hungary.

🏔️

Dinaric Alps

Distant, jagged limestone peaks stretching across the horizon of the Balkan Peninsula.

🌲

Tara & Zlatibor Mountains

Dense forests and undulating mountainous terrain of Western Serbia's national park regions.

🏔️

Shar Mountains

Majestic, often snow-capped peaks forming a dramatic natural border between Kosovo and North Macedonia.

✝️

Millennium Cross

The massive landmark atop Mount Vodno, clearly visible during the final descent into Skopje.

This is the prime side for mountain scenery. In winter, the snow-covered Shar Mountains provide a spectacular alpine view. During the final descent, watch for the cross on Mount Vodno which is particularly striking if landing at sunset.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
🏙️

Vienna Cityscape

Aerial views of the Austrian capital and the Danube River immediately after departure from VIE.

🌾

Great Hungarian Plain

Expansive views of the agricultural heartland and the flat Pannonian Basin terrain.

⚓

Belgrade Confluence

Visual of the Serbian capital where the Danube and Sava rivers merge at the historic Kalemegdan Fortress.

⛰️

Eastern Balkan Range

Rugged hills and winding river valleys of Central and Eastern Serbia leading toward the Macedonian border.

Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Look for the urban sprawl of Belgrade approximately 35-40 minutes into the flight for a major geographic landmark.

Top Activities in Skopje
Route Information

Distance: 790 km (491 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min

Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)

Arrival: SKP (41.961601, 21.621401)

Route Type: International

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.