Amsterdam is a charming city that features interlocking canals, picturesque gardens and fantastic nightlife.
Trains are 390% more expensive in Amsterdam than in Skopje.
The average meal is 135% more expensive in Amsterdam than in Skopje.
Taxis are 460% more expensive in Amsterdam than in Skopje.
Coffee is 106% more expensive in Amsterdam than in Skopje.
Skopje, the Republic of Macedonia's largest city, is served by Skopje Airport, which is also known as Skopje "Alexander the Great" Airport. The airport was named after Alexander the Great and it is the only international airport in the city. The airport handles flights to several domestic destinations across Macedonia and numerous international destinations across the world. Major airlines including Swiss, Lufthansa, Adria, Croatia, Austrian, Air Serbia and Pegasus operate several flights from this airport. Flights from Skopje to Amsterdam are mainly connecting flights via Vienna, Zagreb, Belgrade, Zurich and Ljubljana. The connecting flights can take an average of four hours to reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The Skopje Airport is located about 17km southeast of the city centre. Getting to the airport from the city centre is easy to achieve through various means. You can easily access the airport via the A1/E75 motorway. Bus journeys from the city centre to the airport terminal are easy and convenient.
The Vardar Express bus runs from the airport to the railway station or bus station and some other locations including the Holiday Inn-Hotel Alexander. You can pre-book a taxi for pick-up service from your location to the airport. Skopje Airport has excellent parking facilities; you can drive your car to the airport and choose a suitable parking option.
Amsterdam is a popular destination, which attracts millions of tourists every year. The city is known as "The Venice of the North" and it is easy to explore its various sights. Amsterdam benefits from medieval canals, stunning buildings and a distinctive Dutch ambiance. There are several museums and art galleries in the city including Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh Museum, which features a wide collection of paintings and letters of the painter, Van Gogh. The city boasts several cabarets, clubs and music venues, where you can enjoy different kinds of entertainment. Amsterdam features a wide variety of restaurants, homely cafes and budget bistros for all tastes.
On arrival at Amsterdam Airport, you will need to determine how to transfer to the city centre. There is a railway station situated beneath the airport. If you have heavy luggage, you can make use of the baggage trolley to carry them to the train. There are more than a few trains, which operate around every hour from the airport to the city centre. This is the most convenient and fastest mode of transport from the airport to the city centre. If you are travelling to other Dutch destinations, there are direct trains at the airport station. There are airport shuttles operated by Connexxion, which connect the airport to many hotels in the city.
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