Traveling from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Brussels. Check out your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when booking your flight from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS).
Bratislava (where M.R. Stefanik Airport is located) and Brussels share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Brussels to BTS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to BTS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The journey from central Brussels to BRU takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 9 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Brussels Airport:
71.97% of flights departing from Brussels Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can book a direct Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) plane ticket with departures from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). See if flying from CRL works better for your plans.
Ryanair has direct flights from Brussels to BTS out of CRL. Book your favorite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
Ryanair attracts the most bookings on the CRL to BTS route.
With 73.08% of its services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier flying between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and M.R. Stefanik Airport.
CRL is around 35 miles from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to BTS flight:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71.71%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
If you have a late flight from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BTS:
Grab a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car and discover Bratislava and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Surprice and Payless are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
M.R. Stefanik Airport to central Bratislava is roughly 4 miles. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport is $18. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $36. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Brussels to BTS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS). July is the busiest month to travel to Bratislava. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Bratislava is July, with temperatures ranging between 57ºF and 84ºF. Lock in your Brussels to BTS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºF and 43ºF.
More about Bratislava
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bratislava right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Brussels to M.R. Stefanik Airport:
Your trip to Bratislava wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Bratislava Old Town, Medieval City Walls and Notre Dame Church.
Explore more of Slovakia
You've seen Bratislava, now it's time to explore other corners of Slovakia. Travel about 100 miles north-east to Banská Bystrica to check off its top sights. From Banska Bystrica Castle to Via Ferraty na Skalke and Kammerhof, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Trenčín is another well-known destination in Slovakia and is around 65 miles north-east of Bratislava. No trip is complete without a visit to Trencin Castle, Štefánikova vyhliadka and Piarist Church of St. Francis Xavier.
