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Connecting route · North Macedonia → China

Flights from Skopje to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Skopje to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Belgrade, about 13h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 18m
SKPSHAIST

Skopje to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Belgrade

Best ways to fly from Skopje to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SKP Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 18m
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2
SKP Belgrade (BEG) SHA
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 28m
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3
SKP Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 06m
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4
SKP Athens (ATH) SHA
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~13h 49m
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SKP Budapest (BUD) SHA
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 45m
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SKP Zurich (ZRH) SHA
Leg 1: Chair Airlines, Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~16h 17m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,488 km5,271 miles
Journey time
13h 18mestimate
Time difference
+7hShanghai vs Skopje
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SKP → PVG, SHA

Flights from Skopje to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Skopje to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Belgrade and Vienna. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Skopje to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,488 km.
Where do you change planes between Skopje and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Belgrade (BEG), Vienna (VIE) and Athens (ATH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Skopje and Shanghai?
Skopje: Skopje International Airport (SKP). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Skopje and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Skopje.

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