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North Macedonia

Capital: Skopje · Europe

North Macedonia — Skopje and Ohrid are calm and welcoming.

7.3
Safety
Mostly safe
Safety summary

North Macedonia — Skopje and Ohrid are calm and welcoming.

Best time to visit

May–Oct

Visa & entry

30–90 days visa-free for many Western passports — verify on the gov't site before booking.

Airlines

Major carriers operating to and from North Macedonia.

Wizz Air

W6

Turkish Airlines

TK

Lufthansa

LH

Pegasus Airlines

PC

Travel tips
  • Carry small notes — many places dislike large bills
  • Validate trams/metro tickets at the platform machine
  • Tap water is generally safe in capitals
Common scams & risks
  • Taxi overcharging from airports — book via app
  • Currency-exchange "0% commission" with bad rates
  • Attractive stranger inviting you to expensive bars

Best cities to visit

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