Travelling from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport (OHD): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport (OHD).
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Ohrid Airport flight is 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Ohrid is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Ohrid Airport is located in Ohrid.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Ohrid Airport (OHD). You can pick from 2 direct services every week. Turkish Airlines operates a 10:35am departure between IST and OHD.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to OHD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport (OHD) out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
When taking off from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between IST and OHD is Turkish Airlines.
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). One of the main stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and OHD, it's a great opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to OHD flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Ohrid Airport (OHD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near OHD instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Ohrid Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Inter Ways or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ohrid and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Ohrid Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
At the moment, ج.م. 4,817 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 8,759. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to OHD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport (OHD). August is when most people visit Ohrid. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
When booking your Istanbul to OHD flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Ohrid, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 8ºC.
More about Ohrid
Start your Ohrid trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Ohrid when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Ohrid Lake cruises Mato Catamarans Excursions followed by Ohrid Lake and Ohrid Old City.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje is just one of the many cities in North Macedonia waiting to be explored once you've seen Ohrid. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Holocaust Memorial Centre, Macedonia Square and Lake Matka.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in North Macedonia, consider Kumanovo, roughly 137 kilometres north-east of Ohrid. Church of Holy Trinity, Mosque Hadji Shefket and Big Mosque of West Kumanovo are key reasons to visit.
