Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
Bratislava is one hour behind Helsinki and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your HEL to BTS flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and BTS:
Stansted Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight is C$112. A return fare is currently C$248. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HEL to BTS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HEL to BTS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Consider booking a hotel near BTS if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless and find adventure across Bratislava and beyond.
Reserving your ride from M.R. Stefanik Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
M.R. Stefanik Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Bratislava. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bratislava. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport for July if you want to visit Bratislava during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to BTS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Slovakia you should also see. Around 306 kilometres east of Bratislava, a trip to Kosice will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Singing fountain and Zoo Kosice.
Around 322 kilometres east of Bratislava, Presov is another favourite stop in Slovakia. Start your sightseeing at Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.