From the Airports
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport:
- Upon arriving at Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport, you will pass through passport control and customs. The airport is small and easy to navigate. It is located about 10 kilometers from the center of Ohrid, which is approximately a 15-20 minute drive by taxi or car. Taxi services are available right outside the airport.
Skopje International Airport:
- If you arrive at Skopje International Airport, Ohrid is about 170 kilometers away. You can take a bus, taxi, or rent a car. The drive takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic. Buses from Skopje to Ohrid are regular and the journey takes around 3.5 hours
From the Border Crossings
Tabanovce Border Crossing (Serbia):
- From Tabanovce to Ohrid is approximately 230 kilometers. The drive takes about 3.5 to 4 hours. You can also take a bus from Skopje to Ohrid.
Deve Bair Border Crossing (Bulgaria):
- From Deve Bair to Ohrid is about 250 kilometers. The drive takes around 4 to 4.5 hours. Buses from Skopje to Ohrid are available.
Bogorodica Border Crossing (Greece):
- From Bogorodica to Ohrid is about 200 kilometers. The drive takes around 3 to 3.5 hours. You can take a bus from Skopje to Ohrid.
Blato Border Crossing (Albania):
- From Blato to Ohrid is about 50 kilometers. The drive takes about 1 hour. This is the closest border crossing to Ohrid from Albania.
Kafasan Border Crossing (Albania):
- From Kafasan to Ohrid is about 20 kilometers. The drive takes around 30 minutes. This is the nearest border crossing to Ohrid from Albania.
Travel Tips
- Taxi Services: Always use official taxi services and agree on the fare before starting your journey.
- Bus Transport: Check bus schedules in advance and book tickets if necessary.
- Car Rental: If you plan to rent a car, book it in advance to ensure availability.