Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
Bratislava is one hour ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to BTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BHX and BTS include:
Edinburgh Airport
Bourgas Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Currently, $122 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $269. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to BTS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BHX to BTS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, data shows 65.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BTS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless and see more of Bratislava and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from M.R. Stefanik Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
M.R. Stefanik Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Bratislava. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bratislava in April.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bratislava, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to BTS in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Slovakia waiting to be explored. 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.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Slovakia, head for Presov, about 322 kilometres east of Bratislava. Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova are key reasons to visit.