Bratislava Airport (BTS)

Arrivals follow a simple, single-terminal layout from aircraft deboarding through to the arrivals concourse.

• Deboard via jet bridge or passenger shuttle bus into the terminal building.
• Passengers arriving on non-Schengen flights proceed through border control for passport checks.
• Passengers arriving from Schengen countries bypass border control directly into baggage reclaim.
• Collect checked baggage from the designated carousel in the reclaim hall.
• Pass through customs control (green channel for nothing to declare, red for items to declare) into the public arrivals hall.

• Bus

  Public Bus (Route 61)

  Runs directly between the airport terminal and Hlavná stanica (Bratislava main railway station). Tickets must be purchased before boarding.

  Dauer:

  roughly 25-35 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €1.00-€2.00

• Bus

  Public Bus (Route 96)

  Connects the airport to Petržalka via the eastern districts of Bratislava.

  Dauer:

  roughly 30-40 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €1.00-€2.00

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official airport taxis are parked outside the arrivals area. Confirming the destination and fare structure before departing is recommended.

  Dauer:

  roughly 15-25 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €15-€25

• Fahrdienste

  Rideshare

  App-based rideshare drivers collect passengers from designated pickup locations outside the main terminal.

  Dauer:

  roughly 15-25 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €10-€20

The airport does not offer a airside transit area for self-connecting itineraries.

• All connecting passengers on separate tickets must exit through arrival controls into the public concourse.
• Passengers with checked luggage must retrieve bags and re-check them at the departure desks upstairs.
• Allow at least 2 to 3 hours between flight connections to complete security re-screening.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the terminal.

• Select the official airport Wi-Fi network upon arrival.
• Accept the terms of use on the splash page to initiate access.
• Coverage extends across both landside public areas and airside departure gates.

Slovakia uses the Euro (€). Payment infrastructure is well-integrated across the airport.

• ATMs from major commercial banks are situated in the public arrivals concourse.
• Currency exchange counters operate within the arrivals zone.
• Contactless debit and credit cards are accepted at ticket machines, shops, and transport services.

Food and beverage outlets are available before and after security.

• Small cafes and snack outlets operate in the public arrivals hall.
• Additional options, including coffee shops and fast-service food venues, are located airside.
• Vending machines providing drinks and snacks are located near seating areas.

An executive lounge is available airside in the departures hall.

• The Caproni Lounge is located post-security in the departures zone.
• Accessible to eligible frequent flyers, premium ticket holders, or via walk-in entry payment.
• Provides quiet seating, refreshments, work spaces, and Wi-Fi.

Hotel accommodation is available immediately adjacent to the airport complex.

• A hotel is located within short walking distance directly opposite the main terminal.
• Additional business hotels operate within a 5-minute drive along the airport road.
• City centre hotels in central Bratislava are reachable in 20 to 30 minutes by road.

Baggage facilities handle arrivals, lost luggage, and luggage protection.

• Reclaim carousels are located inside the arrival area prior to customs clearance.
• The lost and found baggage desk is located in the arrivals hall to report missing items.
• Luggage wrapping services are located in the departures hall.

Basic amenities for travellers with children are provided throughout the building.

• Baby changing facilities are available adjacent to main restroom facilities.
• A children's play section is located in the airside departure zone.
• Pushchairs can generally be taken up to the boarding gate.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• Cafes & Snack Outlets
• Executive Lounge
• Lost & Found Desk
• Baby Changing Rooms
• Car Rental Desks
• Short & Long Term Parking

Lokale Notrufnummer: 112

• Dial 112 for general European emergency assistance (Police, Fire, Ambulance) in Slovakia.
• On-site medical assistance can be requested via airport staff or at the airport information desk.
• For lost passports, contact your foreign embassy or consular mission located in central Bratislava.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Bratislava Airport Official SiteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic - Border & Alien PoliceRegierungsquelle
• Financial Administration of the Slovak RepublicRegierungsquelle
• Dopravný podnik BratislavaOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Ministry of Health of the Slovak RepublicRegierungsquelle