Money at Skopje International (SKP)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Skopje, North Macedonia.
Skopje uses the MKD (ден). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly MKD 1,200 taxi / MKD 199 shuttle. Cash preferred; EUR sometimes accepted at worse rate.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Skopje International (SKP)?
North Macedonia uses the MKD (ден). Airport ATMs dispense MKD directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from SKP to the city cost?
Expected fare on the SKP → central Skopje route is roughly MKD 1,200 taxi / MKD 199 shuttle. Around MKD 2,500+ is already high, and EUR 30 flat quote is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at SKP?
Round up. Drivers in North Macedonia don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at SKP?
Cash preferred; EUR sometimes accepted at worse rate. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of MKD notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at SKP?
Only if you need $10–20 of MKD to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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