Milan Rastislav Štefánik Airport (BTS) is a mid-size airport that services around 5 million passengers annually. With its recent update in 2012, the airport is modern with all the facilities a traveler needs. There are two terminals—A and B—housed in the same terminal building. Terminal A is the main section with 8 departure gates. It primarily handles Schengen flights. Terminal B is smaller, with 4 gates and handles non-Schengen flights. The main airlines operating to and from Bratislava Airport are Ryanair, Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines, Air Cairo, Smartwings, and Norwegian Airlines.
Bratislava Airport Services
Accessibility for Travelers with Disabilities
Bratislava Airport offers barrier-free service to people with reduced mobility (PRM). At the airport, you’ll have complimentary support from the moment you arrive to when you depart.
Facilities include:
- Accessible toilets
- Ramps, handrails, elevators, escalators
- Free wheelchair
- Motorized assistance
- Priority security
- Assistance getting on and off the plane
To book special assistance, notify your airline of your needs at least 48 hours before your flight.
Once you arrive at the airport, head to the nearest information desk or contact point so that the specialist team members can greet you and assist you with your journey.
Baggage Services
Bratislava Airport Lounges
Free WIFI
Bratislava Airport Parking
There are four parking lots at Bratislava Airport. You can park in any of the four for short or long-term, though P1 is the de facto short-stay parking lot because it’s so close to the terminal building. You can pay for parking online or at the machines in the terminals.
Short-term parking
Park in parking lot P1
First 15 minutes are free, then €5 per hour.
Long-term parking
Park in the long-stay car park for up to 30 days.
Prices start at €36 per day and up to €170 for 15 days (€26 per day thereafter).
Drop off & Pick up
Park on the curbside outside of the Arrivals Terminal for up to 15 minutes for free.
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Terminal Information
Though Bratislava Airport has just one terminal building, it handles around 5 million passengers each year. To streamline travelers, the terminal is split between domestic/Schengen flights (Terminal A) and non-Schengen flights (Terminal B). This enables travelers to transit more smoothly.
You can consult the Bratislava Airport terminal map on their official website for further guidance on how the terminal is divided.
Terminal A
Terminal B
Transportation options from and to Bratislava Airport
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By Bus
Hop on bus No.61 to arrive in the city center in 25 minutes.
*Departure every 15 minutes
By Taxi
Get a Bratislava Airport taxi from the taxi stands outside Terminals A & B.
Or, for a more personalized ride, you can book a private Bratislava Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
By Car
Rent a car from Bratislava Airport to arrive at Bratislava city center in 15 minutes
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Bratislava Airport
Buses
Buses are the main transportation option at BTS Airport if you don’t intend to drive or take a taxi. The No.61 route is reliable and relatively fast to the city center, and tickets cost around €2.20 per person. At night, you can take the No.N61, which follows the same route.
Rental cars
Taxis and private transfers
Bratislava Airport Hotels
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Bratislava Airport: 24/7
Shops: Most shops are open from 05:00 to 23:00.
Food and Drink: Most coffee shops and restaurants are open from 05:00 to 00:00 or until the last departing flight.
Recommended Arrival Times
Non-Schengen Flights: 2 hours
Schengen Flights: 2 hours
Airport Codes
Bratislava Airport code: BTS
IACO code: LZIB
Contact Information
General information: +421 2 3303 3353
Airport email: [email protected]
Bratislava Airport Lost Property: [email protected]/+421 2 3303 3389
Frequently Asked Questions
What airport do you fly into for Bratislava?
Bratislava, Slovakia, has its own airport named M. R. Štefánik Bratislava Airport (BTS). It is located 8 kilometers away from the city center.
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Does Bratislava have an international airport?
Is there only one airport in Bratislava?
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