Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
The timezone in Bratislava is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LGW to BTS flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and BTS:
Edinburgh Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Currently, P3,576 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P7,390. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to BTS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to BTS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BTS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless and see more of Bratislava and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from M.R. Stefanik Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
M.R. Stefanik Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Bratislava. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bratislava in April.
The warmest month in Bratislava is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to BTS in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Slovakia
You've done Bratislava, now it's time to explore more of Slovakia. Travel about 306 kilometres east to Kosice to tick off its popular sights. From St. Elisabeth Cathedral to Singing fountain and Zoo Kosice, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres east of Bratislava, Presov is another essential stop in Slovakia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.