Flying from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
Vienna and Bratislava follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave plenty of time to catch your VIE to BTS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Currently, $124 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vienna International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $361. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from VIE to BTS if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Vienna International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from VIE to BTS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Vienna International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vienna International Airport, data shows 78.59% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Vienna International Airport from central Vienna, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Vienna International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to VIE:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
If you're landing on a late Vienna International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near BTS:
Begin your adventure by picking up a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless and explore beyond Bratislava's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from M.R. Stefanik Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
M.R. Stefanik Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Bratislava. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vienna International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bratislava in April.
When booking your flight from Vienna International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bratislava, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VIE to BTS in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Slovakia just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres east of Bratislava, a trip to Kosice will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Singing fountain and Zoo Kosice.
Around 322 kilometres east of Bratislava, Presov is another favourite stop in Slovakia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.
