Travelling from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
1 hour 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight.
Bratislava's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan. M.R. Stefanik Airport is located in Bratislava.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) is the busiest route, with 6 direct services every week. You can travel from MXP to BTS on Ryanair's 7am departure.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to BTS. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Fly without interruptions from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Direct flights from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport with Ryanair. This popular airline offers services from MXP.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MXP and BTS is Ryanair.
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Ryanair offers direct flights from Milan to BTS leaving from BGY. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Ryanair has the largest share of bookings on the BGY to BTS route.
Ryanair has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Orio al Serio International Airport and M.R. Stefanik Airport.
Split up your flight from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and BTS include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a flight ticket from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) with a stop or two can give you more departure time choices and access to cheaper fares. When flying from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can detour to on the way to BTS:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Heraklion Airport (HER)
Rhodes Airport (RHO)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight:
Flights that depart from LIN arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
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Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
The centre of Bratislava is around 6 kilometres from M.R. Stefanik Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
$30 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport. Return flights start from $61. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Milan to BTS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS). Plan your visit to Bratislava in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Bratislava is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Milan to BTS flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Bratislava
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to M.R. Stefanik Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bratislava:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Bratislava Old Town, Medieval City Walls and Notre Dame Church are major attractions which should feature on any good Bratislava itinerary.
Explore more of Slovakia
You've visited Bratislava, now it's time to explore other corners of Slovakia. Travel about 161 kilometres north-east to Banská Bystrica to check off its top attractions. From Banska Bystrica Castle to Via Ferraty na Skalke and Kammerhof, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Slovakia, consider Trenčín, about 105 kilometres north-east of Bratislava. Trencin Castle, Štefánikova vyhliadka and Piarist Church of St. Francis Xavier are key highlights.