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M. R. Štefánik Airport

También conocido como: Bratislava Airport, Bratislava International Airport, Letisko Bratislava, Letisko M. R. Štefánika, BTS Airport. Antes Bratislava-Ivanka Airport.

BTS · LZIB · Bratislava

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
M. R. Štefánik Airport
Código IATA
BTS
Código OACI
LZIB
Ciudad
Bratislava
País
Slovakia
Coordenadas
48.1702, 17.2127
Zona horaria
Europe/Bratislava
Terminales
One passenger terminal for arrivals and departures, with Schengen and non-Schengen gates

Sobre M. R. Štefánik Airport

M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) is the main international airport of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is named after General Milan Rastislav Štefánik and handled a record 2.44 million passengers in 2025.

Ryanair was the largest airline in 2025, followed by Smartwings, Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines. Ryanair flies to cities such as London, Dublin, Barcelona, Milan and Rome, and Wizz Air opened a base here in November 2025 with routes across Europe, the Balkans, Israel and the Caucasus. Pegasus Airlines links the airport with Istanbul, and summer flights and charters serve resorts in Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and Egypt.

All passenger flights use one terminal for arrivals and departures, opened in 2012, with separate Schengen and non-Schengen gates.

The airport lies about 9 km (5.5 miles) northeast of Bratislava city center, next to the D1 motorway bypass; the drive takes about 15 minutes without traffic, and city bus 61 runs to the main railway station. Intercity buses from the arrivals area also serve Vienna International Airport, about 50 km away, and Győr in Hungary. From here, travelers head to Bratislava's Old Town, Vienna and Győr.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Letisko M. R. Štefánika – Airport Bratislava, a.s., owned by the Slovak state

Passengers per year

2.44 million in 2025

Runways

Two: 04/22 (2,900 m) and 13/31 (3,190 m)

Largest airline

Ryanair, by passengers in 2025

Location

About 9 km northeast of Bratislava city center

Consejos de llegada a M. R. Štefánik Airport

If you arrive from outside the Schengen Area, you pass passport control before baggage claim; flights from Schengen countries skip this step. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

The terminal is compact, so the walk from the gate to baggage claim and customs is short, and you come out into the arrivals hall.

The taxi rank of the airport's partner service, AIRPORT SERVICE, is in front of the arrivals terminal, with fares shown on information panels. Bolt cars use marked spaces in car park P1, and a Bolt kiosk in the arrivals hall lets you order without the app. Check that the car's licence plate matches your booking before you get in. Pre-booked drivers usually wait in the arrivals hall with a name sign. City bus 61 stops on the access road in front of departures, and intercity buses to Vienna and Győr stop in front of arrivals.

Bratislava is on Central European Time and moves to summer time from late March to late October. Slovakia uses the euro.

Transporte terrestre

A taxi or Bolt is quickest for central Bratislava, while bus 61 suits travelers heading to the main railway station.

  • Taxi from Bratislava airport

    The official partner taxis wait at the rank in front of the arrivals terminal, with fares displayed on panels and card payment accepted. The drive to the center takes about 15 minutes without traffic, and 20 to 30 minutes longer at rush hour.

  • Rideshare (Bolt)

    Bolt has marked pickup spaces in car park P1 in front of arrivals and departures, plus a booking kiosk in the arrivals hall. Check the licence plate before getting in.

  • Bus 61 to the main station

    City bus 61 links the airport with Bratislava's main railway station, with night bus N61 after hours. It takes about 30 minutes to the center; buy tickets in the Bratislava public transport apps or at the machines by the stop.

  • Bus to Vienna

    FlixBus and Slovak Lines buses stop in front of arrivals on routes to Vienna International Airport and central Vienna, and tickets can be bought from the driver. Timetables are limited, so check them before you travel.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you straight to your address in Bratislava, Vienna or elsewhere. It has to be booked in advance but avoids changes with luggage.

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Terminales

Main Terminal

Handles all scheduled and charter passenger flights, with 13 gates split between Schengen and non-Schengen areas. A separate General Aviation Terminal serves private and business flights.

Aerolíneas y destinos

The main airlines at M. R. Štefánik Airport.

Air Cairo Main Terminal

Hurghada

Guía de la aerolínea

Pegasus Airlines Main Terminal

Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen; seasonal Antalya

Guía de la aerolínea

Ryanair Main Terminal

Alicante, Athens, Barcelona, Brussels-Charleroi, Dublin, Edinburgh, London-Stansted, Málaga, Malta, Manchester, Milan-Malpensa, Naples, Paphos, Rome-Ciampino, Tirana

Guía de la aerolínea

Smartwings Main Terminal

Dubai; seasonal Burgas, Corfu, Heraklion, Larnaca, Palma de Mallorca, Rhodes, Zakynthos

Guía de la aerolínea

SunExpress Main Terminal

Seasonal Antalya

Guía de la aerolínea

Wizz Air Main Terminal

Alicante, Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Dortmund, Košice, Kutaisi, Larnaca, London-Luton, Málaga, Oslo, Podgorica, Rome-Fiumicino, Tel Aviv, Yerevan

Guía de la aerolínea

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Bratislava airport from the city center?

M. R. Štefánik Airport is about 9 km (5.5 miles) northeast of Bratislava city center. The drive takes about 15 minutes without traffic, and 20 to 30 minutes longer during weekday rush hours. City bus 61 takes about 30 minutes to reach the center and ends at the main railway station.

Is Bratislava airport in Bratislava?

Yes. The airport is inside the city of Bratislava, in its eastern part, on Ivanská cesta. It connects directly to the D1 motorway bypass, and city buses 61 and N61 link it with the main railway station. The terminal for passenger flights opened in 2012 and replaced the older building.

How many terminals does Bratislava airport have?

Bratislava airport has one passenger terminal for arrivals and departures, opened in 2012. It has 13 gates, eight for Schengen flights and five for non-Schengen flights, so all airlines use the same building. A separate General Aviation Terminal handles private, business and VIP flights.

Which airlines fly to Bratislava airport?

Ryanair was the largest airline at Bratislava in 2025, followed by Smartwings, Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines. Wizz Air opened a base in November 2025. Together they fly to cities such as London, Dublin, Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Istanbul and Tel Aviv, and summer flights serve Greek, Turkish and Bulgarian resorts. All flights use the single terminal.

How do I get a taxi at Bratislava airport?

Taxis from the airport's partner service, AIRPORT SERVICE, wait at the rank in front of the arrivals terminal. Fares are shown on information panels at the rank, and drivers accept cash, MasterCard, Visa and American Express. The ride to the city center takes about 15 minutes when roads are clear, longer at rush hour.

Is there a bus from Bratislava airport to the city?

Yes. City bus 61 runs between the airport and Bratislava's main railway station, roughly every 15 to 20 minutes from early morning until late evening, and night bus N61 runs after that. The trip to the center takes about 30 minutes. Buy tickets in the public transport apps or at the machines near the stop.

Can I use Bolt or Uber at Bratislava airport?

Yes, Bolt works at the airport. Its cars use marked spaces in car park P1, three in front of the arrivals hall and two in front of departures. A Bolt kiosk in the arrivals hall lets you order a car without the app. Always check that the licence plate matches the one shown in your booking.

What do I need to enter Slovakia at Bratislava airport?

Slovakia is in the Schengen Area, so travelers arriving from outside it pass passport control at the airport. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check visa rules for your nationality before you fly.

How do I get from Bratislava airport to Vienna?

FlixBus and Slovak Lines run buses from the stop in front of the arrivals terminal to Vienna International Airport, about 50 km away, and to central Vienna. Tickets can be bought from the driver. Many travelers flying to Bratislava continue to Vienna this way, but schedules are limited, so check timetables before you travel.

Can I get from Bratislava airport to Győr in Hungary?

Yes. Slovak Lines lists a bus route from Bratislava Airport to Győr, with the stop in front of the arrivals terminal and tickets sold by the driver. Departures are not frequent, so check the current timetable on the airport or Slovak Lines website before you plan the trip.

What time zone and currency does Bratislava use?

Bratislava is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October, the same as Vienna. Slovakia uses the euro, and the airport taxis accept both cash and the main credit cards.

Who runs Bratislava airport and how busy is it?

The airport is run by Letisko M. R. Štefánika – Airport Bratislava, a.s., a company fully owned by the Slovak state. It handled 2,438,215 passengers in 2025, its highest yearly total since it opened, up about 25% on 2024. It has two runways, 2,900 m and 3,190 m long.

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¿Se permiten mascotas?

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¿Hay espacio para el equipaje?

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