There are 3 international airports in Slovakia – in Bratislava - “M. R. Štefánik Airport”, in Košice  “Košice International Airport”, 
and in Poprad “Poprad – Tatry Airport”.

Several airlines provide connections within Slovakia as well as with foreign destinations, including Austrian Airlines, Ryanair or Wizzair. Other airlines operate seasonal or selected international routes depending on the airport and current flight schedules.

There are also major international airports in neighbouring countries that can be considered when travelling to Slovakia, especially:

• Vienna International Airport (Austria), located approximately 60 km from Bratislava;
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (Hungary), located approximately 250 km from Košice;
• Katowice International Airport (Poland), which is also frequently used by travellers from northern Slovakia.

Transportation between International Airports and Principal Slovak Towns

Bratislava International Airport

M. R. Štefánik Airport is located approximately 9 km from Bratislava city centre.

A taxi from the airport to the city centre usually costs approximately 15–25 €, depending on the provider, destination and traffic conditions.

Public transport connections are available:

• Bus No. 61 connects the airport with Bratislava Main Railway Station (“Hlavná stanica”);
• Bus No. 96 connects the airport with other parts of the city.

Tickets for Bratislava public transport can be purchased via ticket machines, mobile applications or other official channels before boarding.

Košice International Airport

Košice International Airport is located approximately 8 km from the Košice city centre.

A taxi to the city centre usually costs approximately 15–20 €, depending on the destination and provider.

There is also public transport:

• Bus line No. 23 connects the airport with the city centre and the main railway and bus station (“Staničné námestie”).

Vienna International Airport (Austria)

Due to the short distance between Vienna and Bratislava (approximately 60 km), Vienna International Airport (Schwechat) is one of the most commonly used airports for travellers coming to Slovakia.

Direct bus connections operate between Vienna Airport and Bratislava. Several companies provide these services, including Slovak Lines, RegioJet and FlixBus.

Buses depart directly from the airport arrival area and usually arrive at Bratislava Bus Station (“Autobusová stanica Nivy”). From Bratislava, travellers can continue by bus or train to other Slovak cities, such as Košice, Banská Bystrica, Trnava, Žilina, Trenčín or Piešťany.

A one-way ticket from Vienna Airport to Bratislava usually costs approximately 10–20 €, depending on the operator, booking time and availability.

Schedules and online ticket booking are available on the websites of Slovak Lines, RegioJet and FlixBus.