Travelling from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS), you'll have your choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Bratislava is one hour ahead of London. M.R. Stefanik Airport is located in Bratislava, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to BTS, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to BTS that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and BTS include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and BTS:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Rhodes Airport (RHO)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your London to BTS flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your journey at Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport out of here.
Take off from STN with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct London to BTS plane tickets.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between STN and BTS is Ryanair.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 65.22% of the time.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Consider booking a hotel close to BTS if you're catching a late flight from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless and find adventure across Bratislava and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
Central Bratislava is around 6 kilometres from M.R. Stefanik Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport is 15 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 30 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to BTS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap London to M.R. Stefanik Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Bratislava based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a London to BTS plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bratislava to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Bratislava
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bratislava right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from London to M.R. Stefanik Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Bratislava when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Bratislava Old Town followed by Medieval City Walls and Notre Dame Church.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Slovakia waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-east of Bratislava, a visit to Banská Bystrica will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Banska Bystrica Castle, Via Ferraty na Skalke and Kammerhof.
Trenčín is another well-known destination in Slovakia and is around 105 kilometres north-east of Bratislava. No journey is complete without dropping by Trencin Castle, Štefánikova vyhliadka and Piarist Church of St. Francis Xavier.
