Bratislava Airport Taxi Service
Wouldn’t it be lovely to touch down at Bratislava Airport and be whisked to your hotel in a comfortable, private vehicle? Particularly if you’ve had a long journey and just want to unpack and relax. That’s why taking a Bratislava Airport taxi is the best way to travel. That way, you don’t have to navigate public transport.
You can grab a metered taxi from Bratislava Airport at the taxi rank outside of the Arrivals Hall of the terminal building. They are available 24/7 and offer convenient, door-to-door services to multiple destinations. It shouldn’t take longer than 20 minutes to get to the city centre, and 1 hour and 30 minutes to Vienna.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRATISLAVA AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE | 13 € | 13 € | 20 MIN |
| BRATISLAVA AIRPORT TO VIENNA | 75 € | 75 € | 1 HR 10 MIN |
| BRATISLAVA AIRPORT TO BRNO | 120 € | 120 € | 1 HR 45 MIN |
| BRATISLAVA AIRPORT TO BUDAPEST | 180 € | 180 € | 2 HR 10 MIN |
| BRATISLAVA AIRPORT TO PRAGUE | 280 € | 280 € | 3 HR 40 MIN |
Price of a Bratislava Airport taxi
The official Bratislava Airport taxi service calculates fares using a taximeter based on the distances travelled with a minimum payment of €9. The per kilometre rate is €0.90. This rate decreases to €0.80 per kilometre after leaving the Bratislava district. There are no surcharges for carrying luggage nor any price differences from day to night.
The minimum rate rises from €9 to €10 for 7-seater minivans, however, the per-kilometre fares are the same.
Therefore, the Bratislava Airport taxi price from the airport to the city centre will be around €13.
With all that said, taxis do offer fixed fares to major destinations. For example, a taxi from Bratislava Airport to Vienna costs €75. If you’re heading to Budapest, expect to pay €190.
You can pay in euros with cash or a card. Accepted cards include Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Dinners Club.
If you’d like the peace of mind of a fixed fare agreed in advance, regardless of your destination, you can book your Bratislava Airport taxi with a trusted provider like Welcome Pickups.
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Where to get a taxi at Bratislava Airport?
Though there are two terminals at Bratislava Airport, there is only one terminal building. You’ll find the Bratislava Airport taxi rank outside of the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor. Take the exit close to the car rental kiosks and you’ll see the taxis lined up.
Official taxis have yellow boxes with “taxi” printed on them on top of the cars. You should also clearly see a taximeter by the driver’s seat.
You can pre-book with the Bratislava Airport taxi service online or by phone. We recommend calling at least 24 hours before your flight to avoid disappointment, as wait times can be long during peak hours. Or you can join the taxi queue where the average wait is 5-20 minutes depending on when you travel.
Want to skip the queue? We suggest booking your taxi from Bratislava Airport in advance with Welcome Pickups. That way, you’ll ensure a friendly, professional English-speaking driver will greet you in the Arrivals Hall and provide a seamless transfer to the doorstep of your hotel.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Bratislava Airport
- Bratislava Airport taxis price their journeys by distance using a taximeter.
- Tipping your taxi driver in Bratislava is customary by rounding up to the nearest €0.50 or €1.
- It’s best to book a private transfer in advance during rush hour to avoid long waits at the official taxi rank.
- Minivans are available however there are fewer of them than the typical four-seater sedans.
- If you require a wheelchair-accessible taxi, consult the information desk inside the Arrivals Hall. The staff there will book an appropriate vehicle for you.
- Bratislava Airport taxis take credit cards and cash.
- Make sure your driver resets the taximeter when you begin your journey unless you booked online in advance.
- Many taxi drivers at Bratislava Airport speak English but to various degrees of fluency. If you want to make sure you can communicate in English, you can book your ride with Welcome Pickups.
- Ensure your Bratislava Airport taxi is safe by checking for official licensing documentation. There should be a rate card, taxi number and driver’s ID displayed in the taxi window.
- Payments must be made in euros.
- If you’re paying in cash, we recommend carrying notes and coins as the driver may not have exact change (especially in the morning).
- To aid communication, consider having the address of your destination in writing.
Pre-book a taxi from Bratislava Airport to your hotel
Planning your trip to the beautiful, historic city of Bratislava should be exciting and stress-free. You don’t want that feeling to be dampened by the thought of lugging heavy bags onto public buses or figuring out which is the right stop.
While there is a relatively reliable bus service from the airport to the city centre, there’s no better feeling than taking a Bratislava Airport taxi to your hotel. That seamless door-to-door experience is the best way to start your trip.
The added privacy, luggage space and temperature control make the journey a much more relaxing ride.