Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
Barcelona and Bratislava are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to BTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BCN and BTS include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Malta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
C$76 is the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. Return flights start at C$158. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from BCN to BTS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BCN to BTS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights leaving from Barcelona-El Prat Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BTS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless and discover more of Bratislava and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from M.R. Stefanik Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
M.R. Stefanik Airport to central Bratislava has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bratislava in April.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bratislava, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to BTS in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Slovakia
You've done Bratislava, now it's time to discover other corners of Slovakia. Travel around 306 kilometres east to Kosice to tick off its top attractions. From St. Elisabeth Cathedral to Singing fountain and Zoo Kosice, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
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