M. R. Štefánik Airport — Bratislava Airport (BTS)

M. R.  Štefánik Airport (also known as Bratislava Airport) lies about 9–10 km northeast of the city centre, and the journey usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. Public bus 61 runs between the airport and the main train station during the day, while night bus N61 takes over after hours. The ride takes about 25–30 minutes, and tickets can be bought at vending machines or via the IDS BK app. Taxis and ride‑hailing apps like Bolt and Uber are available just outside arrivals.

• Web:

  www.bts.aero/en

• Address:

  M. R. Štefánik Airport Bratislava

• Phone:

  +421 2 330 333 53

Public Transport

Most sights and places of interest can be found in the city centre, or within walking distance of the pedestrianised old town. If you need to travel further afield within the city, the best way to do so is by public transport. Bratislava has a comprehensive network of public transport lines running at regular intervals according to defined timetables. Departure times and a list of destinations, with the journey time to each, are posted for each service at every stop it serves. Daytime operation: buses, trams and trolleybuses run from 5 am until 11:30 pm. Tickets: -one-way ticket valid for 15 min -multiple-ride ticket valid for 60 min -weekend multiple-ride ticket valid for 90min -touristic ticket valid for 24, 48, 72 and 168 hours - unlimited travel -children under 6 years of age travel for free Nighttime operation: on selected bus routes from 11:30 pm until 3:30 am. Tickets: -night ticket valid for 90 min, multiple ride -prepaid tickets (PCL) 30-, 90- and 365-day ticket (personal chip card is needed) -touristic ticket valid for 24, 48, 72 and 168 hours – unlimited travel Passengers are required to buy a ticket in a yellow ticket machine at a bus stop, at a newspaper kiosk or at a DPB shop before getting on board. Right after boarding the vehicle, passengers must stamp their ticket in the nearest stamping machine. A ticket that has not been stamped is not valid. Ticket inspection A passenger who cannot provide a valid ticket to the inspector will have to pay a fine in accordance with the currently valid public transport code. Lost and found In case of loss of personal belongings, the passenger must contact Dopravný podnik Bratislava.

• Web:

  www.imhd.sk

• E-mail:

  ba@imhd.sk

• Phone:

  +421 2 5950 5950

Taxi

Unlike cities in other countries, in Slovakia, it is cheaper to order a taxi by phone than to hail one on the street. The price per kilometre varies from 0,50 Euro-cents and up. When getting one on the street, the price might be double or more. We highly recommend to agree on the price before getting in the car. Short distance trips are charged at minimum 4 EUR. You can use apps like Hopin, Bolt (Taxify) and Uber in Slovakia.

Electricity

In Slovakia, you will find type E power plugs and sockets. The standard voltage is 220V and the standard frequency is 50Hz.

Pharmacy

Pharmacies are marked by a green cross. They are usually open from 7 am to 6 pm on weekdays and until 1 pm on Saturday. Lekáreň Pokrok, Račianske mýto 1/A east of the Old Town is the only pharmacy in Bratislava with 24-hour emergency service.

• Address:

  Lekáreň Pokrok, Račianske mýto 1/A, Bratislava

• Phone:

  +421 2 444 552 91

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–10pm

Post

Slovenská pošta Bratislava

• Web:

  www.posta.sk/en

• Address:

  Námestie SNP 35, Bratislava

• Phone:

  +421 2 5443 0381

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7am–8pm, Sat 8am–1pm, Sun closed