Airport · updated 13 November 2026
Skopje Airport: compensation for delays and cancellations up to €600
North Macedonia aligned its rules with the EU regulation. On Wizz Air flights from Skopje to the EU, the regulation itself applies too: €250, €400 or €600 per passenger.
Which rules apply
| Flight | Rules |
|---|---|
| From Skopje, on any airline | North Macedonia’s rules aligned with Regulation 261/2004 |
| From Skopje to the EU, on Wizz Air, Ryanair or another EU airline | Regulation (EC) 261/2004 as well (alongside local rules) |
| From the EU to Skopje | Regulation (EC) 261/2004 |
North Macedonia’s Civil Aviation Agency states that its rules are aligned with Regulation 261/2004. The complaint goes to the airline first, then to the Agency. For delays of three hours or more we rely on the EU Court’s Sturgeon ruling, which local authorities don’t always apply the same way, so we check every flight individually.
How much compensation
| Skopje ↔ | Distance (approx.) | Per passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 790 km | up to €250 |
| Berlin | 1,310 km | up to €250 |
| Milan Malpensa | 1,110 km | up to €250 |
| Budapest | 640 km | up to €250 |
| Belgrade | 330 km | up to €250 |
| Istanbul | 600 km | up to €250 |
Example routes; the amount is the same in both directions. On flights over 3,500 km with a 3 to 4-hour delay, the amount can be €300. Work out your route in the calculator.
Wizz Air runs the most routes from Skopje and added new ones again in 2026. For compensation, the code before the flight number matters: Wizz Air guide.
What to do at the airport right away
- Photograph the departures or arrivals board, with the flight number and time.
- After two hours of delay (three or four on longer flights), ask the airline for meals and refreshments, and a hotel if the flight moves to the next day. If you pay yourself, keep the receipts.
- Report a delayed or lost bag before you leave the baggage reclaim hall and ask for the report number (PIR).
- Don’t sign anything that waives your right to compensation, and don’t accept a voucher if you want money.
- Keep your boarding pass and all messages from the airline.
Deadlines
The complaint deadline depends on the country and the airline, and for flights from North Macedonia it can be short. Send us your flight as soon as you’re back; we’ll send the complaint to the airline.
This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. We check every claim individually.