GETTING THERE & AROUNDGETTING THEREBy airMain international airports in Macedonia are Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) and Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD).The national carrier Macedonian Airlines offers flights from several European countries to Macedonia. Macedonian Airlines destinations include: Austria (Vienna), Germany (Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Berlin), Italy (Rome), Switzerland (Zurich) and Turkey (Istanbul).Other airlines that offer flights to Macedonia include: Adria Airways, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, CSA, Germanwings, Malev and Turkish Airlines.Macedonian airports: www.airports.com.mkMacedonian Airlines schedules: www.mat.com.mkBy busThere are direct coach services to Macedonia from Albania, Bulgaria, Germany, Serbia and Turkey.By trainMacedonia has direct rail connections with Slovenia, Greece and Serbia.By carThe main border crossings of Macedonia are: Gevgelija and Medžitlija-Níki (Greek border); Ćafa San and Stenje (Albanian border); Novo Selo-Petrich (Bulgarian border); and Tabanovce (Serbian border).
GETTING AROUND
By bus
In major cities such as Skopje, Kumanovo, Bitola and Tetovo one can travel by bus. Public transport is inexpensive.
By taxi
Taxis are cheap. They can be found at taxi stands or ordered by phone.
By car
Driving is on the right side of the road. International and foreign driving licenses are accepted. Driver must also have insurance documents and ownership/rental documents. The maximum alcohol level is 50 mg. Driver and passengers must wear seat belts. Children under age of 12 must travel in the back seats. Headlights must be on at all times. Speed limits: built-up areas – 60 km/h, outside built-up areas – 60-80 km/h, motorways – 120 km/h.
