IndianAirports.com
Powered by Google TranslateTranslate
BTS · large airport

M. R. Štefánik Airport

Bratislava, Slovakia

Clear sky
Airports
BTSlarge airport

M. R. Štefánik Airport

Bratislava, Slovakia
Explore Bratislava city guide Navigate to this airport
20
Routes out
18
Destinations
LZIB
ICAO
436 ft
Elevation
TravelerPulse profile

Slovakia's main international gateway serving Bratislava.

Opened
1951
Location
Bratislava, Slovakia
M. R. Štefánik Airport is the primary international airport of Slovakia, located approximately 9 kilometres northeast of Bratislava's city centre. Named after Milan Rastislav Štefánik, a Slovak general and co-founder of Czechoslovakia, the airport serves as the country's busiest aviation hub. The airport handles several million passengers annually and connects Bratislava to numerous European destinations, with a significant share of traffic driven by low-cost carriers. Its proximity to Vienna, roughly 60 kilometres away, means it competes with Vienna International Airport for regional passengers. The airport underwent modernisation and expansion in the 2000s following Slovakia's accession to the European Union, improving its terminal capacity and facilities to meet growing demand.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal building that handles both Schengen and non-Schengen flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Bratislava city centre by public bus services, taxis, and private shuttle operators, with no direct rail link.
Airlines here
Ryanair is the dominant carrier at BTS, with additional services operated by Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, and other European airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Milan Rastislav Štefánik, a Slovak astronomer, general, and statesman who died in 1919.
  • ›Located approximately 60 km from Vienna International Airport, creating cross-border competition for passengers.
  • ›Slovakia's accession to the EU in 2004 spurred significant growth in low-cost carrier routes from BTS.
  • ›The airport has an elevation of approximately 132 metres (433 feet) above sea level.
  • ›Bratislava is the only EU capital city that shares a border directly with two other EU capitals' metropolitan areas.
Official website Wikipedia
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (18 destinations)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Routes

BTS → PRGDL · AT4
BTS → OSLDY · 73H 733
BTS → AGPFR · 738
BTS → AHOFR · 738
BTS → BGYFR · 738
BTS → BHXFR · 738
BTS → BVAFR · 738
BTS → CIAFR · 738
BTS → CRLFR · 738
BTS → DUBFR · 738
BTS → EDIFR · 738
BTS → GROFR · 738
BTS → LPLFR · 738
BTS → LTNFR · 738
BTS → PMIFR · 738
BTS → STNFR · 738
BTS → TPSFR · 738
BTS → KSCOK · AT4 AT7
BTS → PRGOK · AT4 AT7
BTS → PRGQS · AT4 AT7
Hotels near BTS

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

Flying internationally via BTS? Check entry, transit and customs requirements for Slovakia from official government sources.

Slovakia visa & entry information →Embassy & consulate finder →
Bratislava Airport
Encyclopaedia

M. R. Štefánik Airport, also called Bratislava Airport, is the main international airport of Slovakia. It is located about 9 km northeast of the city center of Bratislava, spanning over the area of three municipalities.

Read full article on Wikipedia