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.

  Durée:

  roughly 25-35 minutes

  Coût indicatif:

  typically €1.00-€2.00

• Bus

  Public Bus (Route 96)

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

  Durée:

  roughly 30-40 minutes

  Coût indicatif:

  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.

  Durée:

  roughly 15-25 minutes

  Coût indicatif:

  typically €15-€25

• VTC

  Rideshare

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

  Durée:

  roughly 15-25 minutes

  Coût indicatif:

  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

Numéro d'urgence local: 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.

• Vérifiez la validité de votre passeport et tout visa, ETA ou déclaration d'entrée requis.
• Confirmez votre terminal de départ sur votre carte d'embarquement la veille.
• Activez une eSIM de voyage pour être en ligne dès votre atterrissage.
• Téléchargez des cartes hors ligne et faites une capture d'écran de l'adresse de votre hôtel et de votre référence de réservation.
• Informez votre banque de votre voyage et ayez une carte de paiement de secours.
• Enregistrez le numéro d'urgence local et les contacts de votre ambassade sur votre téléphone.
• Photographiez votre passeport et stockez la copie dans un endroit accessible hors ligne.
• Vérifiez la franchise de bagages et les articles restreints pour votre destination.

Les opérations aéroportuaires changent. Confirmez toujours les terminaux, tarifs et horaires avec les sources officielles ci-dessous avant de voyager.

• Bratislava Airport Official SiteSource aéroportuaire officielle
• Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic - Border & Alien PoliceSource gouvernementale
• Financial Administration of the Slovak RepublicSource gouvernementale
• Dopravný podnik BratislavaSource de transport officielle
• Ministry of Health of the Slovak RepublicSource gouvernementale