New direct flights to Skopje: Cologne/Bonn expands eastern connections!

New direct flights to Skopje: Cologne/Bonn expands eastern connections!

Something is happening on the front of new travel offers: Cologne/Bonn Airport has announced exciting news! From December 15, 2025 there will be a new direct connection to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. The airline Wizz Air takes over this route, which is operated four times a week - on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. This news should not only please those who love traveling, but also stimulate the economy in the region. ga.de reports on this development, which is emerging as part of the new winter flight schedule 2025/26.

Cenk Özöztürk, Managing Director of Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH, is pleased about the expansion of the route network in Eastern Europe and emphasizes that discussions with Wizz Air about further flight connections are already underway. In addition to the new flights to Skopje, Wizz Air will also offer flights to Bucharest from October 26, 2025 - the first Southeast European destination from Cologne/Bonn. It's clear that the airline has a knack for new routes as it recently surpassed over 1,000 daily flights in Europe and carries more than 200,000 passengers daily. ksta.de reports on it.

Skopje as a worthwhile destination

Skopje itself has a lot to offer as a destination: The city is not only the political and cultural center of North Macedonia, but also scores with an interesting mix of old and new. The stone bridge over the Vardar River and the Kale Fortress are real highlights, while the old town with its oriental flair attracts many visitors. If you want to retreat into nature, the Matka Canyon is an ideal opportunity for relaxing excursions. Wizz Air will operate the flights with modern and lower-emission Airbus A321neo aircraft, offering a flight time of approximately two and a half hours. visaverge.com adds that the airline will have 77% of its fleet made up of new, fuel-efficient aircraft by 2026, which will further increase the environmental friendliness of the new connections.

Looking forward to new connections

Ticket prices for the new route are already available and should soon attract great interest. As is usual with Wizz Air, travelers can look forward to attractive prices. With the new flights to Skopje and Bucharest, Cologne/Bonn Airport shows that it has its finger on the pulse and takes travelers' wishes seriously. The plans to establish further routes give hope for interesting developments in the coming months.

This means: If you are looking for new adventures in Eastern Europe, Cologne/Bonn Airport is the right place for you. The city of Skopje is ready to reveal its secrets - and for everyone who likes to fly, now it's time to book tickets and go on your next vacation!